Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was unveiled 23 months later than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7800 scores versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has external measurements 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7800 compared to the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and W620 is 82 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and W620.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W620 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P7800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.