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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P7000
  • Updated by Nikon P7700
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P7100 versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was unveiled 21 months prior to the P7800 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P7100 grades versus the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Nikon P7800

 P7100 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon P7100

 P7800 P7100 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Nikon P7800

 P7100 P7800 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P7100 compared to the P7800.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and P7800 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and P7800.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P7800 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged P7100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7100
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
45
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (395g)
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography information
Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
56
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (395 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging details
Nikon P7800 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (395 grams)
75
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Nikon P7800
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-20 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 80% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 399 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 54
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 11.7
DXO Low light score 165 200
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $750 $550