Nikon P7800 vs Sony HX80

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7800 and Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was launched 3 years before the HX80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7800 scores versus the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 against the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and HX80 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and HX80.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX80 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged P7800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.