Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P7100 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The P7100 was brought out 8 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7100 grades versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 features external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 against the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and HX9V is 82 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and HX9V.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX9V will offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher P7100 provides an edge in sensor tech.