Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.