Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VH-515

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and VH-515 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was announced 16 months later than the VH-515 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7800 grades against the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 compared to the VH-515.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and VH-515 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and VH-515.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The P7800 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent P7800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.