Nikon P7800 vs Olympus 6000

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P7800 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was launched 4 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P7800 scores versus the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon P7800 and Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7800 against the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and 6000 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and 6000.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7800 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.