Nikon P7100 vs Sony W650

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7100 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was unveiled 2 months after the W650 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P7100 scores against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7100 versus the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and W650 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and W650.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W650 will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.