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Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7800 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was released 4 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7800 grades versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony H20

 P7800 H20 
LaunchedNovember 2013May 2009More recent by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon P7800

 H20 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony H20

 P7800 H20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7800 and Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P7800 versus the H20.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and H20 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and H20.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Sony H20
46
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Sony H20
65
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Sony H20
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399g)
low MP (12MP)
51
built-in flash
great reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Sony H20
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
75
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
heavier than competition in class (399g)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $249