Nikon S3300 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3300 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 7 months after the HX7V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3300 grades against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3300 against the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S3300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.