Nikon AW130 vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon AW130 and Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was brought out 3 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW130 scores against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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 AW130 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 against the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer AW130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.