Nikon P7800 vs Olympus 550WP

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was released 4 years after the 550WP which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the P7800 scores versus the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 and the 550WP.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and 550WP is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and 550WP.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P7800 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.