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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon P7700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was brought out 5 months after the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P7700 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P7700 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon P7700

 SZ-16 iHS P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P7700 SZ-16 iHS 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P7700 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and SZ-16 iHS is 82 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography information
65
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging features
75
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
heavier than competition in class (392g)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-05-28 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $230