Nikon P7800 vs Sony H70

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7800 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and H70 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The P7800 was released 2 years after the H70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P7800 grades against the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 offers 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) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P7800 compared to the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and H70 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and H70.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H70 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.