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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was brought out 17 months later than the VG-160 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P7700 scores vs the VG-160 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Olympus VG-160

 P7700 VG-160 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon P7700

 VG-160 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Olympus VG-160

 P7700 VG-160 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7700 versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 against the VG-160.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and VG-160 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and VG-160.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus VG-160 will show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P7700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (392g)
low megapixels (12MP)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
75
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
heavier than competition (392 grams)
30
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 392g (0.86 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images 165 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $90