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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon A900 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 4 years later than the HX7V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A900 grades against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Sony HX7V

 A900 HX7V 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2011Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon A900

 HX7V A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Sony HX7V

 A900 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A900 vs the HX7V.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and HX7V is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average (289g)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon A900 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-23 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $499