Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VG-160

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was unveiled 23 months after the VG-160 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the P7800 scores vs the VG-160 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 comes with external dimensions 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 VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7800 against the VG-160.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and VG-160 is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and VG-160.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7800 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus VG-160 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have an edge in sensor tech.