Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe P7800 was released 23 months after the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P7800 grades versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX50
| P7800 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon P7800
| WX50 | P7800 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX50
| P7800 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 vs the WX50.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and WX50 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WX50.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX50 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher P7800 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 399 grams (0.88 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $550 | $250 |