Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30
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Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and WX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX7 was released 18 months earlier than the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX7 scores versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony WX30
TX7 | WX30 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony TX7
WX30 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony WX30
TX7 | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX7 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX7 and the WX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX7 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and WX30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX7 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $259 |