Nikon P7700 vs Olympus 7030

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P7700 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and 7030 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was introduced 3 years after the 7030 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P7700 grades vs the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P7700 vs the 7030.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and 7030 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and 7030.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7700 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 7030 will render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher P7700 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.