Nikon P7800 vs Sony W690

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P7800 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The P7800 was manufactured 22 months later than the W690 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P7800 scores versus the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has got external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 versus the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and W690 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and W690.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7800 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W690 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent P7800 provides an advantage in sensor tech.