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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was revealed 22 months later than the WX150 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P7800 matches up against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX150

 P7800 WX150 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon P7800

 WX150 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX150

 P7800 WX150 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 against the WX150.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and WX150 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WX150.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7800 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger P7800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
38
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery (350 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399g)
resolution not great (12MP)
71
lighter than others in class (133g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
75
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
heavier than competition (399g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $550 $300