Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30
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Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P7000
- Successor is Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011

Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The P7100 was manufactured 7 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7100 matches up versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Sony WX30
P7100 | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon P7100
WX30 | P7100 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Sony WX30
P7100 | WX30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 enjoys external 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) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7100 against the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and WX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and WX30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony WX30 will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent P7100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-20 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 395 grams (0.87 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $750 | $259 |