• 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX7 advantages over Sony WX300

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.62 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 25 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Sony WX300 advantages over Sony DSC-TX7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T77

Sony DSC-TX7
Sony DSC-T77
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Sony DSC-T77

Sony WX300
Sony DSC-T77
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony WX300 vs Sony DSC-T77

Compared to Sony DSC-TX1

Sony DSC-TX7
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Sony DSC-TX1

Sony WX300
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Sony WX300 vs Sony DSC-TX1

Compared to Sony DSC-TX5

Sony DSC-TX7
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Sony WX300
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Sony WX300 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Sony DSC-TX7
Panasonic ZS25
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Panasonic ZS25

Sony WX300
Panasonic ZS25
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony WX300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Sony WX350

Sony DSC-TX7
Sony WX350
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Sony WX350

Sony WX300
Sony WX350
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Sony WX300 vs Sony WX350

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