Nikon P7000 vs Nikon P7800

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P7000 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P7000 was brought out 4 years prior to the P7800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P7000 grades versus the P7800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7000 comes with physical measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7000 and Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P7000 compared to the P7800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and P7800 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and P7800.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P7800 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older P7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.