Upgrade Guide
Nikon Coolpix P7800→Nikon D800
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The D800 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Coolpix P7800 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the D800
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Resolution36MP vs 12MP (+24MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~900 shots (CIPA) vs ~350 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Coolpix P7800 | D800 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.4 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.6 | ||
| Landscape | +3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.6 | ||
| Casual | -0.7 | ||
| Food | +0.5 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +2.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Coolpix P7800 | D800 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £121 used | |
| Released | 2013 | 2012 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 12.2MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS | 36.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 36MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 99 manual areas, face detection and target tracking | 51-point phase-detect (15 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face priority in live view | |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~900 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 399g (with battery) | 1000g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 0.2", 921k dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots | 3.2" fixed LCD, 921k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 7.1x Nikkor 28-200mm equivalent f/2-4 | Nikon F mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
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