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Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515

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

Photography Glossary

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).
Contrast the Nikon P7700 vs Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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