Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX7V

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P7800 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was released 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7800 grades vs the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 versus the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and HX7V is 82 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and HX7V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7800 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX7V will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern P7800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.