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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was introduced 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7800 grades versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony W230

 P7800 W230 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Nikon P7800

 W230 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony W230

 P7800 W230 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 and the W230.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and W230 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and W230.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The P7800 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent P7800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Sony W230
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Sony W230
75
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony W230
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $180