Nikon P7700 vs Olympus 6000

Below is a extended review of the Nikon P7700 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was unveiled 3 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the P7700 scores versus the 6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 offers 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) whilst the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7700 against the 6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and 6000 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and 6000.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7700 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon P7700 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P7700 will have an edge in sensor innovation.