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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P7800 SZ-16 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon P7800

 SZ-16 iHS P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 P7800 SZ-16 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

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

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
65
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (399 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
75
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition (399g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-25 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
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 399 grams (0.88 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $550 $230