Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX99

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P7000 and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7000 was revealed 8 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7000 grades against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 has external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P7000 against the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and HX99 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and HX99.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.