Nikon S7000 vs Sony W810

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S7000 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was announced 14 months later than the W810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S7000 matches up against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S7000 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S7000 vs the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S7000 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and W810.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S7000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.