Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and WX80 is 82 and 96 respectively.

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.