Nikon L100 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L100 and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 3 years before the HX7V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L100 scores against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L100 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Nikon L100 and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L100 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and HX7V is 79 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX7V to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.