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Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120 Comparison

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Sony TX7

10 MP | 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Sony TX7, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Ultracompact camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.4" sensor whereas Fujifilm XP120, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, TX7 is 7 years older than XP120. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony TX7 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-01-07
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 149g. 98 x 60 x 18 mm

Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-05
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 203g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm XP120 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP130. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 over Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3.5" vs 3" 0.5 inches larger display
Weight
149 g vs 203 g 54 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.50 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.60 vs 4.90 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
3.12µm2 vs 1.76µm2 77% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5x vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
4.4m vs 3.8m 0.6m longer range
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 920k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony TX7 has external dimensions of 98 x 60 x 18 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 0.71″) and weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XP120 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120. Sony TX7 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Fujifilm XP120.

Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120.

Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX7 is significantly lighter (54g ) than the Fujifilm XP120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony TX7's 3.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XP120's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120: Sensor Comparison

Sony TX7 has a 10.0MP 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Fujifilm XP120's sensor provides 6MP more than Sony TX7's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the TX7 and XP120 sensor size comparison.

Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 Cameras


Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120 Lens Specs Comparison

Sony TX7 features a 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 4× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP120 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Sony TX7 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP120. At f3.50, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP120 has 40mm longer telezoom reach than the Sony TX7. However, with a max aperture of f4.60, Sony TX7 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TX7
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TX7
XP120
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TX7
XP120
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TX7
XP120
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony TX7 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony TX7 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Sony TX7 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Sony TX7 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
149g
Body Thickness 18mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
203g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Sony TX7 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Sony TX7 vs Fujifilm XP120: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XP120 scores compare:

Sony TX7
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #41 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #884 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #575 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP120 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony TX7 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony TX7. Otherwise, Fujifilm XP120 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony TX7 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2010-01-07 2017-01-05
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.104 x 4.578 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.94mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-100 mm (4×) 28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture F3.5-4.6 F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 9cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.5" 3"
Resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.80 m 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats AVCHD H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 149g 203g
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm 110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life n/a 210 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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