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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The P7700 was unveiled 3 years later than the FE-4030 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P7700 matches up versus the FE-4030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Olympus FE-4030

 P7700 FE-4030 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Nikon P7700

 FE-4030 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Olympus FE-4030

 P7700 FE-4030 
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 against the FE-4030.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and FE-4030 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and FE-4030.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7700 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P7700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (392 grams)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (392g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging factors
75
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competitors (392 grams)
25
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Olympus FE-4030
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $130