Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S4300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P7800 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and S4300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was unveiled 23 months after the S4300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7800 scores versus the S4300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7800 and the S4300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and S4300 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and S4300.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S4300 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher P7800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.