Nikon P330 vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P330 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P330 was manufactured 20 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P330 matches up versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P330 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P330 and the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and HX7V.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P330 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX7V will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer P330 provides an edge in sensor tech.