Sony TX7 vs Sony WX220

Below is a extended review of the Sony TX7 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and WX220 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX7 was launched 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TX7 matches up against the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX7 has got external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TX7 vs the WX220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and WX220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TX7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.