Sony TX7 vs Sony ZV-1

On this page, we are comparing the Sony TX7 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The TX7 was released 11 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TX7 matches up versus the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX7 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX7 has got external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX7 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TX7 compared to the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX7 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and ZV-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.