Nikon S100 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S100 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 2 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S100 grades versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.