Nikon P7700 vs Olympus 550WP

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 4 years after the 550WP which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7700 matches up vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 features external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P7700 compared to the 550WP.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and 550WP is 82 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and 550WP.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon P7700 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern P7700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.