Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon P7000 versus Sony HX90V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was announced 5 years before the HX90V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7000 grades versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7000 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7000 compared to the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and HX90V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7000 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older P7000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.