Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P7800

Let's look more closely at the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P7800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the A1000 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The A1000 was announced 5 years after the P7800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1000 matches up against the P7800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 has exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has sizing of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 vs the P7800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and P7800 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and P7800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1000 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon A1000 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern A1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.