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Optics & Focus
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Storage
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Orientation sensor
Timelapse recording
GPS
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Summary
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Coolpix P7800 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is produced with larger sensor than the Coolpix P7800: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). It is the most important advantage of this camera because large sensor lets you to take pictures of the better quality. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II offers more number of white balance presets - 9. This option gives you more control over colour. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has more powerful 14x digital zoom. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 offers more powerful 7x optical zoom. The Coolpix P7800 has more number of focus points than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II: 99 vs 25. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while tracking a moving object.
The Nikon Coolpix P7800 has articulated LCD which will allow you to make great selfie photos. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,229,000 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Coolpix P7800 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Coolpix P7800 offers better minimum (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II is produced with built-in Wi-Fi which will help the photographer to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a notebook. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II weighs 281g which is 118g less than the weight of the Nikon Coolpix P7800. The Nikon Coolpix P7800 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the photo metadata and find out exactly where an image was produced.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has 12 advantages and the Coolpix P7800 only 8 so the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.