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Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was released 4 years after the WX9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S7000 scores against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony WX9

 S7000 WX9 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S7000

 WX9 S7000 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony WX9

 S7000 WX9 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S7000 has got exterior 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S7000 versus the WX9.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and WX9.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern S7000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (165 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
low battery life (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (165 grams)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $188