Nikon P7700 vs Olympus 7040

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P7700 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and 7040 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was manufactured 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7700 grades against the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 has got external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7700 compared to the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and 7040 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and 7040.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus 7040 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger P7700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.