Nikon P7100 vs Sony W620

Lets look closer at the Nikon P7100 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was launched 2 months later than the W620 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P7100 grades vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 provides outer 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P7100 versus the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and W620 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and W620.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W620 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.