Nikon P7000 vs Sony WX300

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P7000 vs Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was launched 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7000 matches up versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7000 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P7000 against the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and WX300 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX300 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.