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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon P7800 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and W800 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was introduced 2 months before the W800 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7800 scores versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony W800

 P7800 W800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon P7800

 W800 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony W800

 P7800 W800 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 against the W800.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and W800 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and W800.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W800 will give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
65
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (399g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (399 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
41
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Sony W800
75
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (399 grams)
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony W800
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $90