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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced November 2013
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was introduced 4 years after the S620 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7800 matches up versus the S620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon S620

 P7800 S620 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon P7800

 S620 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Nikon S620

 P7800 S620 
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P7800 against the S620.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and S620 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and S620.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P7800 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The younger P7800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography information
Nikon S620 Street photography information
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography factors
Nikon S620 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
Nikon S620 Travel photography advice
68
good battery (350 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
75
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $37