• 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.3 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 678.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX7 advantages over Nikon P100

  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 98 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    147g vs 486g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon P100 advantages over Sony DSC-TX7

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    678 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.17 vs 0.33 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • 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

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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
Nikon P100
Sony DSC-T77
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon P90

Sony DSC-TX7
Nikon P90
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
Nikon P100
Nikon P90
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

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
Nikon P100
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

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
Nikon P100
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Pentax X90

Sony DSC-TX7
Pentax X90
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture
Nikon P100
Pentax X90
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
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