Nikon P7700 vs Sony W230

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon P7700 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was unveiled 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P7700 matches up versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7700 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 against the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and W230 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and W230.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The P7700 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern P7700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.