Nikon P7100 vs Sony W690

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P7100 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7100 was introduced within a month of the W690 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P7100 scores against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 features outside measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7100 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7100 versus the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and W690 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and W690.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W690 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.