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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S7000 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was released 5 years after the W320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S7000 matches up versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W320

 S7000 W320 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S7000

 W320 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W320

 S7000 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S7000 vs the W320.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and W320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S7000 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S7000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (165g)
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
bad battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (165g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
Landscape photography with Sony W320
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (165 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 180 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $269