Nikon S7000 vs Sony W550

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was introduced 3 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S7000 grades against the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S7000 versus the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and W550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S7000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S7000 should have an edge in sensor tech.