Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S100

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and S100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was announced 2 years after the S100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7800 grades versus the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7800 and the S100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and S100 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and S100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7800 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S100 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.