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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was manufactured 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P7800 grades versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX10

 P7800 WX10 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon P7800

 WX10 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX10

 P7800 WX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P7800 and the WX10.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and WX10 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX10 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger P7800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
65
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Sony WX10
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
75
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
heavier than competition (399g)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $200