Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80
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![Nikon Coolpix P7800 front Nikon Coolpix P7800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800/Nikon-P7800-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80/Sony-WX80-front.jpg)
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
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The P7800 was launched 11 months later than the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7800 scores against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX80
P7800 | WX80 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon P7800
WX80 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX80
P7800 | WX80 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 compared to the WX80.
![Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and WX80 is 82 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WX80.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7800 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX80 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher P7800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P7800-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
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 |
Cost at release | $550 | $276 |