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Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P7800 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was released 3 years later than the H55 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the P7800 grades versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony H55

 P7800 H55 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2010More recent by 42 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon P7800

 H55 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony H55

 P7800 H55 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 provides physical 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 Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7800 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 vs the H55.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and H55 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and H55.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H55 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent P7800 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Sony H55
65
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Sony H55
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
67
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Sony H55
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (399 grams)
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $235