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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
Sony WX80
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Sony WX80

 P7800 WX80 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Nikon P7800

 WX80 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Sony WX80

 P7800 WX80 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Sony WX80
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (399g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (399g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Sony WX80 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Sony WX80
75
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (399g)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Nikon P7800 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Sony WX80
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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