Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX20V

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and HX20V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was revealed 11 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7700 grades against the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 features external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 and the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and HX20V is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and HX20V.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer P7700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.