Nikon P7000 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7000 and Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was unveiled 7 months prior to the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the P7000 scores against the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 comes with 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) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7000 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7000 vs the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and HX9V is 85 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and HX9V.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7000 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.