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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released November 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was introduced 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P7800 matches up vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX30

 P7800 WX30 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011More recent by 29 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon P7800

 WX30 P7800 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX30

 P7800 WX30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 features physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 and the WX30.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and WX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WX30.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7800 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Sony WX30
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Sony WX30
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
75
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - 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
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $259