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Sony TX7 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony TX7 versus Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W620 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX7 was brought out 24 months before the W620 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TX7 matches up versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W620

 TX7 W620 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony TX7

 W620 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W620

 TX7 W620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX7 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TX7 vs the W620.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and W620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W620 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
56
lighter than average (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
59
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (149g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $102