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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
Sony WX50
(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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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX50

 P7800 WX50 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper 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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and WX50 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (399g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
75
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony 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