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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony W620

 P7800 W620 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Nikon P7800

 W620 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony W620

 P7800 W620 
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Sony W620
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
75
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (399g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony W620
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $550 $102