Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7700 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 16 months after the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7700 grades vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P7700 compared to the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and W690 is 82 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W690 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger P7700 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.