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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony HX7V

 AW110 HX7V 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon AW110

 HX7V AW110 
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony HX7V

 AW110 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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