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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

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4 stars
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3 stars
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3.7 out of 5
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Cons

  • Sony TX7 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.104x4.578 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3456, 2592 px
  • 4.6
  • Center, Flexible, Multi point, Spotus
  • 3.5 in
  • yes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Cons

  • Sony TX7 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Sony TX7 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3456 x 2592 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3456 x 2592 px
Other resolutions
  • 3456x2304
  • 3456x1944
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom8.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture4.6
Focal length equiv25 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentno
Saturation adjustmentno
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Flexible
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed2.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Histogramno
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
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Dimensions
Weight4.69 oz
Width3.85 in
Height2.34 in
Depth0.69 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery life (max)2.2 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Start-up time1400.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effectsMosaic
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMPEG
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage45.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
  • Optional SD
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.7
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 18.10.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 is a slim and stylish digital compact camera. The TX7 offers a 10 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor-R sensor, 3.5 inch touch-sensitive LCD screen, innovative Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode, 1080i HD movies with stereo sound, 10fps burst mode, a 4x zoom lens, and an ISO range of 125-3200. Read our in-depth Sony TX7 review to find out if it can justify its £380 / $299 price-tag.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot TX7 Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 22.03.2010
Sony Cyber-shot TX7 Review

The Sony Cyber-shot TX7 is an ultra-compact point and shoot camera that is packed full of powerful features.  To find out if the stellar feature list and spec sheet makes for a worthwhile camera, c…

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CNET
Published: 16.06.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony DSC-TX7 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 18.06.2010
Sony DSC-TX7 Review
4.0

Sony DSC-TX7 review, find out how the DSC-TX7 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 01.03.2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Cameralabs

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 08/11/2010Quick TakeProsWell built and stylish metal bodyThree color choice optionsUltra-compact size allows it to be carried in the smallest of pocketsAwesome 3.5-inch touchscreen LCDEffective iAuto modeCaptures pleasing photos indoors and outClass leading shooting performanceExcellent

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 digital camera
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Good Gear Guide
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 digital camera
3.0

One of the smallest Full HD hybrid digital cameras on the market

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 review
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Alphr
Published: 02.08.2010
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 review
5.0

You’d have to be pretty serious about photography to spend £300 on a camera, but this isn’t an enthusiast’s camera. There are no manual exposure controls or RAW capture, and the lens is pretty gloomy with its

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony TX7 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.01.2010
Sony TX7 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Sony TX7 is a 10.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.4-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 lens. Read our TX7 review to find its pros and cons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 14.06.2010
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7 review
4.0

Luxury like this doesn’t come cheap, but if dependable photo quality is good enough, the TX7’s other talents are worth splashing out on.

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Pocket-lint
Published: 12.04.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 camera
4.0

Sleek and small, the Sony Cyber-shot TX7 has a nice active display and good build. The slide down front cover is a bit fiddly and the on-screen