Nikon P300 vs Nikon P7800

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P300 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very well matched but the P300 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The P300 was announced 3 years earlier than the P7800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the P300 scores versus the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P300 and Nikon P7800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P300 and the P7800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and P7800 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and P7800.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The P300 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.