Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was announced 3 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7700 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7700 against the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and SP-800 UZ is 82 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7700 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern P7700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.