Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-4030

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was unveiled 3 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P7800 scores versus the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 features physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P7800 and the FE-4030.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and FE-4030 is 82 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and FE-4030.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus FE-4030 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger P7800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.