Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.