Nikon P7700 vs Sony RX1

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P7700 and Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was released 4 months later than the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P7700 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the P7700 matches up versus the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Nikon P7700 and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 compared to the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and RX1 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and RX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7700 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.