Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.