Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SH-1

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon P7800 and Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and SH-1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was introduced 4 months before the SH-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the P7800 scores vs the SH-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has got physical 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 SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 and Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P7800 vs the SH-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and SH-1 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and SH-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SH-1 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.