• 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
  • Canon EOS 6D
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Successor:   Canon 6D Mark II
6D vs 6D Mark II
General
Model Number: DSC-TX7 6D
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Ultra Compact SLR
Currently Manufactured: No Yes
Retail Price: $349.99 $2399.00
Street Price: $348.49 $1,699.00
Date Available: 2010-01-15 2012-12-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 5.2 oz (147 g)
includes batteries
51.1 oz (1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 3.9 x 2.3 x 0.7 in.
(98 x 60 x 18 mm)
5.7 x 4.4 x 2.8 in.
(145 x 111 x 71 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Sony Exmor R Canon
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 20.2
Sensor Format: 1/2.4 inch 35mm
Sensor size: 27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.62 microns 6.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   82
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   23.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   12.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   2,340
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3),
7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other),
4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other),
4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other),
3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)
5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2),
3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2),
2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2),
1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2),
720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (Exif v2.21) JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 10.0 4.4
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i/​30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
1920x1080 (30p/​25p/​24p)
1280x720 (60p/​50p)
640x480 (30p/​25p)
Movie File Format: AVCHD/MPEG-4 .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: No Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Canon EF
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 S-UD element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 25 - 100mm 24 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual): 4.4 - 17.7mm 24 - 105mm
Zoom Ratio: 4.00x 4.38x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) f/4 - f/22
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 8 cm to Infinity
3.1 in to Infinity
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
 
Filter Thread: n/a 77.0mm
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 2x Precision, Up to 22x Smart Zoom  
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: No Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screen (Eg-A provided)
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 921,600 dots 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px)
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   25600
Minimum ISO (native):   100
ISO Settings: Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, Underwater1/2 Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1600 - 2 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Backlight Correction HDR, Underwater; Smile Shutter Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control; Multiple Exposure (up to 9 images)
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):   No
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: ISO Auto: 0.08 - 3.8m (W), 0.5 - 3.1m (T) n/a
Max Flash Sync:   1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:   UHS-I
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: AVCHD/MPEG-4 .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio)
Included Memory: 45.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: Internal  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No Yes
Microphone Jack: No Yes
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Optional Wired, IR Wireless or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended): Multi-connector (AV[SD/HD Component)/HDMI/USB/DCIN) Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.77 0.52
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   0.52
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):   0.52
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 10.0 4.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 10 1250
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   4.4
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):   17
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   4.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):   7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.33 seconds 0.29 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.36 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):   0.67 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):   0.066 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):   0.074 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.71 seconds  
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.007 seconds 0.059 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):   OVF mode: Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.206s Live View mode: Full AF phase-detect = 1.679s Full AF contrast-detect = 0.670s Prefoced = 0.066s
Startup Time: 1.9 seconds 0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 6.0 seconds  
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 230 shots 220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):   1090 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-BN1 Proprietary
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC), Music Transfer (PC/MAC)) Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc
OS Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.3+  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Exmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5" Widescreen Touch LCD, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4), Dolby-Digital Stereo Audio, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, HDR, HDMI output. Available in Silver, Red and Dark Blue.