Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe P7800 was announced 22 months after the HX30V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the P7800 grades vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony HX30V
P7800 | HX30V | |||
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Released | November 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P7800
HX30V | P7800 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony HX30V
P7800 | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7800 vs the HX30V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and HX30V is 82 and 90 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7800 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399g (0.88 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 320 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $550 | $420 |