Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony W550 and Nikon P7800 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony W550 has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75″) and weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P7800 has external dimensions of 119 x 78 x 50 mm (4.69 x 3.07 x 1.97″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony W550 and the Nikon P7800. Sony W550 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 31mm thinner than Nikon P7800.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony W550 and Nikon P7800.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony W550 and Nikon P7800.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W550 is significantly lighter (289g ) than the Nikon P7800 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 nor Nikon Coolpix P7800 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony W550 and Nikon P7800's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon P7800 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Sony W550's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to P7800.