Nikon AW100 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon AW100 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 2 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AW100 matches up vs the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW100 versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the AW100 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and HX7V.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.