Nikon A vs Sony RX100 VII

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon A versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the A (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A was launched 7 years before the RX100 VII which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A scores versus the RX100 VII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Nikon A versus Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A against the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A and RX100 VII is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.