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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX70

 P7800 WX70 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon P7800

 WX70 P7800 
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX70

 P7800 WX70 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and WX70 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (399g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Sony WX70
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (350 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery (350 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (399g)
MP count low (12MP)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
75
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
heavier than others (399g)
36
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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