

Most of the adjustments are made using the scroll wheel, which also has directional controls. Anybody familiar with Nikon menu systems will find it easy to navigate through, but others may take a while to get used to them.

The button layout is very similar to the P7700 and the menus are nearly identical. However, in aperture mode, whenever I used the wheel above the thumbgrip to try to change a value, nothing would happen. This DSLR-like control system means quick changes are easy, providing the user understands which setting each wheel changes. This offers great support and, pairing the thumb and handgrip, makes the camera easy to use with just one hand.Ībove the front grip is a scroll wheel to control the aperture, with one for the shutter speed above the thumbgrip. This a camera that should be carried in a large coat pocket or used with a shoulder strap.Ī small indented thumbgrip allows the thumb to sit comfortably around the back of the camera, while on the front there is a chunky rubberised grip. While not particularly heavy, it cannot be described as light, either. Its height is a 5mm increase over the P7700 and its 399g weight makes it 7g heavier than its forerunner, largely due to the magnesium-alloy body. With dimensions of 118.5×77.5×50.4mm, the body is quite large. Nikon Coolpix P7800 review – Build and handlingĭue to the lens, EVF and large LCD screen, the P7800 isn’t as pocketable as a typical compact camera.
