Nikon S4300 vs Sony HX7V

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S4300 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 7 months after the HX7V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S4300 matches up versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S4300 against the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S4300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.