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SENSOR Effective pixels: 16 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4608 x 3456
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 17 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 8
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 60×
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Sensor size: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.00 m
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 8.0 fps
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 350
STORAGE Storage included: 86 MB
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The Nikon Coolpix P600 highest resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels) is better than the Coolpix P7800 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Coolpix P7800 has larger sensor than the Nikon Coolpix P600: 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is the most significant advantage of this model because big sensor lets the photographer to produce pictures of the better quality. The Nikon Coolpix P600 has more number of white balance presets - 8. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Coolpix P7800 can save photos in RAW format that allows the camera owner to correct the image without a drastic reduction in quality, recover more blown highlights and clipped shadows. The Coolpix P600 offers more powerful 60x optical zoom.
The Coolpix P7800 provides better lowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Coolpix P600 has built-in Wi-Fi that will help the camera owner to transfer pictures wirelessly from a camera to a laptop. The Coolpix P7800 battery life is better in compare to the Nikon Coolpix P600 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to take 350 shots with the Coolpix P7800 and only 330 with the Coolpix P600. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 weighs 399g that is 166g lighter than the weight of the Coolpix P600. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to check the image metadata and see exactly where a picture was captured.
The Nikon Coolpix P7800 has 9 advantages and the Nikon Coolpix P600 only 6 so the Coolpix P7800 is the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon