Nikon P7800 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7800 vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was released 5 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7800 grades against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P7800 vs the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and RX100 VA is 82 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7800 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged P7800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.