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Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7100
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7700 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was unveiled 23 months after the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7700 grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony WX30

 P7700 WX30 
LaunchedMay 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon P7700

 WX30 P7700 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony WX30

 P7700 WX30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 has external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P7700 against the WX30.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and WX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and WX30.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger P7700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
65
good battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-05-28 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $259