Nikon P7800 vs Samsung HZ10W

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was manufactured 4 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P7800 grades vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outer measurements 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 Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 and the HZ10W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and HZ10W is 82 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P7800 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger P7800 should have an edge in sensor technology.