Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX5

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon P7100 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was manufactured 20 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the P7100 scores versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 features exterior dimensions 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P7100 vs the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and WX5 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and WX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer P7100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.