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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.00 m
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 7.1×
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 99
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Sensor size: 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 470
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
Summary
The X30 has bigger sensor compared to the Coolpix P7800: 2/3' (8.8 x 6.6 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). It is very significant difference between these cameras as big sensor lets the camera owner to shoot photos of the better quality. The Coolpix P7800 offers better 4x digital and 7x optical zooms. The Coolpix P7800 offers more focus points than the X30: 99 vs 49. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The Nikon Coolpix P7800 has articulated LCD that will allow the camera owner to capture pictures from any odd perspective. The Coolpix P7800 display is better as it has more screen dots 921,000 in compare to 920,000 dots of the X30 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Coolpix P7800 offers better slowest shutter speed - 60 seconds.
The X30 has built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer photos quick and easy. The X30 battery life is better than the Coolpix P7800 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to produce 470 photos with the X30 and only 350 with the Coolpix P7800. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 weighs 399g that is 24g less than the weight of the X30. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the image metadata and see exactly where an image was shot.
The Coolpix P7800 has 10 advantages and the X30 only 5 so the Coolpix P7800 becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon