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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon P7100
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was introduced 4 months after the XZ-10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P7700 scores versus the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Olympus XZ-10

 P7700 XZ-10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon P7700

 XZ-10 P7700 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Olympus XZ-10

 P7700 XZ-10 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 versus the XZ-10.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and XZ-10 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The P7700 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
65
great battery power (330 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
60
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competition (392g)
35
rather wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (221g)
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $428