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Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
Sony HX30V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX20V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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony HX30V

 P7800 HX30V 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012More modern by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon P7800

 HX30V P7800 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony HX30V

 P7800 HX30V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and HX30V is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
65
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
Sony HX30V Vlogging features
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony HX30V
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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