Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX50

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P7700 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was brought out 17 months later than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7700 grades versus the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7700 vs the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and WX50 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX50 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P7700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.