Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX80

Here is a extended review of the Nikon P7100 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P7100 matches up against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 features exterior 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7100 vs the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and WX80 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and WX80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX80 will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older P7100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.