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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The P7800 was revealed 19 months after the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the P7800 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 P7800 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2012More modern by 19 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k610kSharper display (+311k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon P7800

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS P7800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 P7800 TG-1 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 versus the TG-1 iHS.
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and TG-1 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and TG-1 iHS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The P7800 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer P7800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
46
 has manual focus
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
27
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon P7800 Street photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
64
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (350 per charge)
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
68
 great battery life (350 shots)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
58
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
46
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 great battery life (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P7800 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
75
 relatively wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (399 grams)
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 LI90B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $399