Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S1000pj

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7000 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively close but the P7000 (1/1.7") and S1000pj (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was manufactured 16 months after the S1000pj which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P7000 matches up against the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7000 versus Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P7000 versus the S1000pj.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and S1000pj is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S1000pj will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger P7000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.