Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe P7800 was revealed 23 months after the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the P7800 grades vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX70
P7800 | WX70 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon P7800
WX70 | P7800 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX70
P7800 | WX70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 provides outside dimensions 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P7800 compared to the WX70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and WX70 is 82 and 97 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and WX70.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX70 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 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 Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $550 | $242 |