Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX7V

Let's look much closer at the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 7 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A1000 grades against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1000 against the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and HX7V.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.