Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Replaced the Nikon AW100
- Successor is Nikon AW120
(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
- Revealed July 2011

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon AW110 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The AW110 was unveiled 24 months later than the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AW110 scores vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony HX7V
AW110 | HX7V | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon AW110
HX7V | AW110 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony HX7V
AW110 | HX7V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Nikon AW110 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AW110 vs the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and HX7V.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern AW110 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-07-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 208g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $499 |