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Sony Cybershot DSC-TX7

Based on 23 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

12
Average:

4
Bad:

3

Pros

Attractive, sleek design and sturdy build, Slender, pocketable size, High resolution (921k dots), 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD, Responsive touchscreen operation, Customizable icon array on LCD, Full HD video with stereo audio, Optical zoom during movies, i...
Speedy shooting performance; slim, stylish design; plenty of fun, useful features; very good low-light photo quality for its class.
Very high-quality 10MP stills, Takes AVCHD video with stereo sound, Nice wide-angle 4x zoom (25-100mm equivalent), Top notch 3.5-inch LCD screen, Excellent touchscreen interface.
Great design and sturdy build, excellent display quality and touch response, iAuto mode works really well, great image as well as video quality, fast performance, simple and intuitive interface design, HDMI out (through bundled dock)
Brilliant night shots, Full HD recording, Supports both MS Pro Duo and SD/SDHC, 25 mm lens

Cons

Slightly awkward lens cover operation, Corner softness at wide-angle, Softness/flare at full telephoto, Small, weak flash (not uncommon in subcompacts), Lack of fine details due to noise suppression even at lowest ISO of 125, Moderate chromatic aberrat...
Soft photos, videos; poor battery life.
Expensive, Controls could be too small for some; definitely do a hands-on test, Nasty digital artifacts above ISO 800.
No Thumbrest, Noise reduction affects image sharpness, Costly
Only 4x zoom, no place to rest your right thumb, expensive
Pictures appear blotched when zoomed, Noticeable color fringing in videos

By DigitalVersus on February 17, 2011

The TX7 is a great success that combines an attractive design, a quality, wide touchscreen, a responsive interface and a decent general purpose zoom, even if it is a little short. Sony can boast both a high-end video mode and decent quality photos....

80
By CNET UK on September 23, 2010

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 is capable of capturing colourful, detailed images. This compact camera's touchscreen controls are also clearly labelled and easily navigated, but we're not sure it's the best option in its price...

70
By infoSync World on August 17, 2010

Few cameras in this price range offer as much as the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. We've got an arsenal of low-light fighting shooting modes, 1080i HD video, an awesome Panorama Sweep mode, compact size and sexy style, and the ability to shoot with SD...

72
By Steves Digicams on August 11, 2010

Sony continues to roll out powerful, ultra-compact T-series cameras, including the Cyber-Shot DSC-TX7. This unit replaces the TX1 from last year, and builds off of its platform. While they share the same 10-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS imager and and...

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By PC Pro on July 30, 2010

A capable stills camera, plus video quality that competes with dedicated camcorders...

83
By The Imaging Resource on June 19, 2010

With the Cyber-shot TX7, Sony has delivered an incredibly stylish, finely designed sub-compact camera that's a pleasure to shoot with. One of the best and most responsive touchscreens ever released and practical uses of cool technology, such as...

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By cnet on June 16, 2010

The fast-shooting Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 is a slick, feature-laden ultracompact, but its price doesn't guarantee...

78
By Expert Reviews on June 14, 2010

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....

80
By Digital Camera Buyer on May 20, 2010

The design presents some comfort issues, but its ultra-slim body is packed with many great features. We would like to see manual handling for the price tag, though...

80
By Digital Trends on April 19, 2010

Sony’s pocket-sized DSC-TX7 shoots high quality video comparable to many camcorders, along with stunning 10-megapixel...

85