Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX20V
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Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P7000
- New Model is Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon P7100 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P7100 was introduced 5 months prior to the HX20V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the P7100 matches up against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Sony HX20V
P7100 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon P7100
HX20V | P7100 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Sony HX20V
P7100 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | July 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7100 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 and the HX20V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and HX20V is 82 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and HX20V.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX20V will offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-20 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $750 | $397 |