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Nikon A vs Sony HX7V

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon A vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A versus Sony HX7V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively close but the A (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A was revealed 23 months after the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A scores against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Sony HX7V

 A HX7V 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon A

 HX7V A 

Common features in the Nikon A and Sony HX7V

 A HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A vs the HX7V.

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A and HX7V is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The A has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern A should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX7V Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A Street photography features
Sony HX7V Street photography features
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (299g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
31
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon A vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix ASony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-06 2011-07-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1164 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $778 $499