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Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Updated by Nikon P7700
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P7100 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and W800 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The P7100 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W800 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P7100 matches up versus the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Sony W800

 P7100 W800 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon P7100

 W800 P7100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Sony W800

 P7100 W800 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7100 versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7100 and the W800.

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and W800 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and W800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W800 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
38
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (395 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others (395g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (395g)
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon P7100 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Sony W800
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-20 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 gr (0.87 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $750 $90