Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera reviews

+ This digital camera scores high on features. - It has no outstanding negative points.

£231 – £250 at 1 retailer out of 416 retailers checked

8.9 out of 10 based on 75 reviews.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7: 10.2 MP (Megapixels), 4x optical zoom, SD Card storage, Optical Image Stabiliser image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Ease of use	8.9
Image quality	9.1
Features	9.2
Build Quality	9.2
Value for money	8.2
Overall rating	8.9

Some customer reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

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Nikki, Carterton Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Compact and light. I love the panoramic sweep feature best (main reason for buying it and it's been worth it).
Also ease of switching camera functions, e.g. cater for background lighting, very simple to use. The anti-blur function brilliant with photographing kids on the move. Finally get to capture my sons in active mode and not ending up with blurred features when printing.
The video quality is very good too, have already used the camera many times on our trips out.
Bad points:: Haven't found any yet.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 24 May 2011

richard, newhaven sussex Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: it does what it says on the packet
Bad points:: have none as yet

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 22 Jan 2011

Harry, kent Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to take pictures for the novice in auto mode
Bad points:: battery life, and filmsy catch for battery removal (looks likely to be the first part to snap)

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 21 May 2011

Shabra, Malvern Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: I bought the camera for the macro capability and it's brilliant, I have some brilliant close ups of flowers and insects.
The touch screen makes the menus easy to use, I could use the camera without refering to the manual very quickly.
The movie mode is good with clear pictures and sound.
You can automatically take photos when people smile which is fun.
It's even survived being dropped!
Bad points:: It came without a memory card and the Sony card I bought for it gave me error messages although it did work. I have another card that works fine now.
Can't think of any bad points about the camera - except that I didn't buy it earlier!

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 16 Jun 2011

leonard, bracknell,berks Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Very fast shutter speeds, excellent quality movies..no need to lug a camcorder around anymore.
Brilliant underwater features, works well in makers housing (yes zoom too!)
Bad points:: Because lens does not protrude it is too easy to block, with fingers

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Jun 2011

leonard, Berks Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Touch screen very easy to get used to.
Bad points:: Tendency to block lens with finger. screen hard to see ,in bright sunlight.
Sony's indexing "DSC*****" firmware cannot be altered therefore photo numbers, on PC, will clash with those taken on other Sony cameras....Sony's advice! " save them in a seperate file"......not useful.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jun 2011

Confirmed purchaser Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good camera features and results
Bad points:: poor battery life - need to take a spare battery

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jun 2011

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10.2

Optical zoom ratio	4
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	8
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	Yes
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Blue
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Pink
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	133
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	97.8x59.5x17.5
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

In-built memory (Megabytes)	45

Release date	2010-02-09
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	6.0

Width in mm	97.8

Depth in mm	1.8

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	100

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	25

Also known as: Sony CyberShot DSC-TX7, Cyber-shot DSC-TX7, Sony Cyber-shot DSCTX7L, Sony Cybershot DSCTX7, Cybershot DSC TX7, Red Sony Cyber Shot TX7, Cybershot DSC-TX7

Digital Cameras Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Super-slim and stylish, with Intelligent Sweep Panorama and other advanced features

Exmor CMOS, 4x optical zoom/25mm wide angle, 1080i HD movie, 8.8cm touchscreen LCD

Slim, colourful and beautifully styled

Super-size touchscreen

High quality still images and 1080i HD video

Incredible image quality and chic, super-slim looks

Ultra-slim, stylish, high performance camera that’s packed with advanced shooting features. A no-compromise blend of stunning image quality and beautiful, colourful looks.

Magical movies

Left your camcorder behind? One touch is all thatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s needed to start shooting brilliantly crisp, detailed HD 1080i video clips with your Cyber-shotÃ¢â€žÂ¢ camera. Picture quality is brilliantly clear and smooth, while efficient AVCHD video compression keeps files smaller for storing and sharing on your PC.

Better looking pictures made easy

Not sure how to pick the perfect camera settings to suit a particular scene? DonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t worry, help is at hand. Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) mode automatically adjusts exposure and other camera settings for optimum results in a wide range of shooting situations

Pack more into every scene

Dramatic landscapes, architectural shots, interiors and even family scenes can produce disappointing results when a scene gets cut off at the edges. A wide angle lens lets you pack more into the picture without having to stand further back from the subject.

A wider view of the world

Extra-wide landscapes. Fun-filled party scenes where nobodyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s left out of the picture. Intelligent Sweep Panorama automatically stitches together a burst of images, creating a single ultra-wide image with a huge field of view. Now even smarter, it can even align frames seamlessly if there are people moving in the

Sensational images, even in low light

Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor RÃ¢â€žÂ¢ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures.

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