Nikon P7800 vs Samsung NX20

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P7800 versus Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and NX20 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was revealed 20 months later than the NX20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7800 grades against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 provides outer measurements 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 Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7800 versus the NX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and NX20 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and NX20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX20 will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P7800 will have an advantage in sensor technology.