Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX5

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P7700 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was announced 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P7700 matches up versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 comes with 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) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P7700 vs the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and WX5 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and WX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The P7700 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern P7700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.