Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Released November 2013
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-P2
- Updated by Olympus E-P5
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe P7800 was brought out 2 years after the E-P3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P7800 matches up vs the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus PEN E-P3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus E-P3
P7800 | E-P3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 28 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Nikon P7800
E-P3 | P7800 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus E-P3
P7800 | E-P3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 vs the E-P3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and E-P3 is 82 and 86 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and E-P3.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P7800 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher P7800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2011-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 pounds) | 369 grams (0.81 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 200 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $550 | $0 |