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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and TG-3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was manufactured 10 months prior to the TG-3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P7700 grades against the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Olympus TG-3

 P7700 TG-3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon P7700

 TG-3 P7700 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2013Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Olympus TG-3

 P7700 TG-3 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got exterior 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 TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P7700 and the TG-3.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and TG-3 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and TG-3.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-3 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P7700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography information
65
good battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
74
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
56
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
75
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-05-28 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $350