Nikon P7800 vs Sony S950

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7800 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was launched 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7800 matches up vs the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 offers 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) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 versus the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and S950 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S950.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P7800 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher P7800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.