Testseek.co.uk have collected 36 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-TX7 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-TX7.
May 2010
(78%)
36 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
16 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Easy to use
Fast and responsive touchscreen
Slender proportions
Solid construction
Attractive styling
Attractive
Ultraflat design
Great handling of electronic noise in higher ISO sensitiviteis
Attractive touchscreen with easytolearn interface
Burst mode at 10 fps (for 10 photos)
Panorama mode and HDR
1080i video
Design and build
Image quality
Large screen
1080i HD video
Wide zoom lens
The editors didn't like
Battery life could be better
Screen quickly gets smeared with fingerprints
Easy for fingertips to wander into shots
Screen easy to get dirty and hard to use in bright sunlight
Zoom wheel is pathetic
Autofocus system could be a lot more responsive
Photos sometimes look a little pale in bright light and lack detail
Proprietrary HDMI/USB connection
Slow lens
Fiddly sliding front cover
Images soft at edges
Distortion at wide end of zoom
Fiddly touch screen controls which very much need supplied stylus
Attractive, ultraflat design, Great handling of electronic noise in higher ISO sensitiviteis, Attractive touchscreen with easytolearn interface, Burst mode at 10 fps (for 10 photos), panorama mode and HDR, 1080i video
Screen easy to get dirty and hard to use in bright sunlight; zoom wheel is pathetic, Autofocus system could be a lot more responsive, Photos sometimes look a little pale in bright light and lack detail, Proprietrary HDMI/USB connection, Slow lens
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. ...
Easy to use; fast and responsive touchscreen; slender proportions; solid construction; attractive styling
Battery life could be better; screen quickly gets smeared with fingerprints; easy for fingertips to wander into shots
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 range....
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Published: 2010-08-11, Author: George , review by: theregister.co.uk
It's not much cheaper than an entry-level DSLR, but if you prefer a touchscreen compact that is brimming with features, then this is worth a good look. And if you're not too fussed about the colour, you can find this Cyber-shot at quite a discount, if you...
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 ...
Design and build, image quality, large screen, 1080i HD video, wide zoom lens
Fiddly sliding front cover, images soft at edges, distortion at wide end of zoom, fiddly touch screen controls which very much need supplied stylus
Sleek and small, the Sony Cyber-shot TX7 has a nice active display and good build. The slide down front cover is a bit fiddly and the on-screen controls are small, requiring use of the supplied stylus, which could easily get lost. However, image qualit...
Despite some comfort issues with its design, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 is a capable of capturing vibrant colours and deep blacks, and its high ISO performance is not too bad either. It will suit travellers who want a hybrid camera with which to take...
Abstract: The Sony Cybershot DSC TX7 is packed with features. It is also a cool looking camera that will fit easily into a pocket. On top of this turn on and shooting times are very impressive. All in all the Cybershot DSC TX7 camera is highly recommended.Featu...
The main negatives with regard to the Sony Cyber-shot TX7 are a short-ish battery life, a screen that quickly becomes smeared with fingerprints, a lens location that means it's all too easy for digits to drift into shot, occasional camera shake, and, ...
