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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S31 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and HX7V (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S31 was released 24 months after the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S31 scores versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Sony HX7V

 S31 HX7V 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon S31

 HX7V S31 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Sony HX7V

 S31 HX7V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S31 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S31 vs the HX7V.

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and HX7V.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S31 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony HX7V will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern S31 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
52
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
24
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography features
Sony HX7V Travel photography features
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
30
good max aperture (f)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging details
Sony HX7V Vlogging details
24
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix S31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $499