Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P7700 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was launched 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P7700 grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P7700 against the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and WX10 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and WX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX10 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher P7700 will have an advantage in sensor tech.