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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and VH-515 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was launched 10 months after the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P7700 scores versus the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Olympus VH-515

 P7700 VH-515 
RevealedMay 2013August 2012More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Nikon P7700

 VH-515 P7700 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Olympus VH-515

 P7700 VH-515 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has external dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P7700 compared to the VH-515.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and VH-515 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and VH-515.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P7700 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer P7700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Street photography highlights
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (330 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography features
65
great battery (330 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (392g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
62
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
75
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
35
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Olympus VH-515
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-05-28 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $648