Nikon P340 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P340 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was launched 2 years after the HX7V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P340 scores versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P340 vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P340 vs the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and HX7V.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX7V will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer P340 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.