Nikon P7800 vs Olympus 9000

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was released 4 years after the 9000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P7800 scores against the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has got external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P7800 vs the 9000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and 9000 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and 9000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The P7800 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The newer P7800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.