Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was launched 11 months later than the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P7800 grades against the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and SZ-16 iHS is 82 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7800 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent P7800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.