Nikon P7700 vs Sony S930

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon P7700 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S930 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was revealed 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P7700 grades against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7700 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and S930 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P7700 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern P7700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.