Nikon P7800 vs Sony W730

Lets look closer at the Nikon P7800 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was released 11 months later than the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P7800 matches up vs the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P7800 and the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and W730 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and W730.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7800 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W730 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7800 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.