Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S8200 and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was revealed 2 months after the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S8200 matches up versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8200 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S8200 compared to the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and HX7V.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.