Sony TX7 vs Sony W810

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony TX7 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W810 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX7 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TX7 matches up against the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX7 features physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TX7 compared to the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and W810.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W810 will show extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TX7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.