So, what is the difference between the old Nikon Coolpix P7700 and the new P7800 model? The biggest update is the EVF and a new video recording option (1080p). Here is the breakdown:
| NIKON COOLPIX P7700 | NIKON COOLPIX P7800 | |
| Effective Pixels | 12.2million | 12.2million |
| Image Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7in. | 1/1.7in. |
| Lens Zoom | 28-200mm equivalent f/2-4, 7.1x zoom, 13 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements) | 28-200mm equivalent f/2-4, 7.1x zoom, 13 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements) |
| Vibration Reduction | Lens-shift VR | Lens-shift VR |
| Focus Range | [W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity [T]: Approx. 2 ft. 8 in. (80 cm.) to infinity Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.8 in. (2 cm.) to infinity |
[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity [T]: Approx. 2 ft. 8 in. (80 cm.) to infinity Macro close-up mode: Approx. 0.8 in. (2 cm.) to infinity |
| Monitor Size | 3.0in. diagonal | 3.0in. diagonal |
| Viewfinder | no | yes |
| Monitor Type | Vari-AngleTFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating | Vari-Angle Wide Viewing AngleTFT-LCDwithAnti-reflection coating 6-level brightness adjustment |
| Monitor Resolution | 921,000-dots | 921,000-dots |
| Storage Media | SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card |
SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card |
| Movie | Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps HD: 1280x720p / 30fps HS 120 fps (640×480) HS 60 fps (1280×720) HS 15 fps (1920×1080) VGA: 640×480 / 30fps |
Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps Full HD: 1920×1080/ 25p HD: 1280x720p / 30fps HS 1920×1080 / 15fps HS 1280×720 / 60fps HS 640×480 / 120fps VGA 640×480/ 30p |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 80-1600 ISO 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
ISO 80-1600 ISO 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) (available when using P, S, A or M mode) |
| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | Up to 6 shots at approx. 8 frames per second | Up to 6 shots at approx. 8 frames per second |
| HDMI Output | Can be selected from: Auto 480p 720p 1080i |
Can be selected from: Auto 480p 720p 1080i |
| Battery / Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 |
| Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) | 4.7in.(118.5mm) x 2.9in.(72.5mm) x 2.0in.(50.4mm) |
4.7in.(118.5mm) x 3.1in.(77.5mm) x 2.0in.(50.4mm) |
| Approx. Weight | 13.9oz. (392g) |
14.1oz. (399g) |
| Price | $499.95 (now sells for under $400) | $549.95 |
