Nikon P7800 vs Olympus XZ-10

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon P7800 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was announced 10 months after the XZ-10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P7800 scores versus the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has got exterior measurements 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 XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P7800 against the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and XZ-10 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and XZ-10.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The P7800 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher P7800 provides a benefit in sensor technology.