Nikon P7800 vs Sony W710

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P7800 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was revealed 11 months later than the W710 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7800 scores vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P7800 against the W710.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and W710 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and W710.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7800 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W710 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P7800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.