Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V
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Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Refreshed by Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe P7000 was manufactured 7 months before the HX7V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7000 scores vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Sony HX7V
P7000 | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon P7000
HX7V | P7000 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | November 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Sony HX7V
P7000 | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7000 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P7000 and the HX7V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and HX7V is 85 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and HX7V.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX7V will show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-11-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $354 | $499 |