Nikon P7700 vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P7700 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was brought out 23 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the P7700 matches up vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7700 versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P7700 vs the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and HX7V is 82 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7700 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent P7700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.