Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX7V
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S8100 was launched 10 months before the HX7V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S8100 matches up versus the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony HX7V
| S8100 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon S8100
| HX7V | S8100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | September 2010 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony HX7V
| S8100 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S8100 vs the HX7V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and HX7V.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX7V to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S8100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-09-08 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $499 |