Nikon P7800 vs Sony S980
82 Imaging
38 Features
73 Overall
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35 Features
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P7800 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S980 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P7800 was released 4 years after the S980 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7800 scores vs the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony S980
| P7800 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Nikon P7800
| S980 | P7800 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony S980
| P7800 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P7800 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 versus the S980.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and S980 is 82 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S980.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The P7800 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher P7800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 399g (0.88 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $550 | $300 |
