Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SH-3

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon P7800 and Olympus SH-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and SH-3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was revealed 3 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7800 matches up vs the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 and Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7800 versus the SH-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and SH-3 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and SH-3.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SH-3 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged P7800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.