Nikon P7800 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was released 16 months after the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P7800 scores against the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has exterior 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) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7800 versus the SP-820UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and SP-820UZ is 82 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.