Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and VR-340 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe P7800 was announced 23 months later than the VR-340 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P7800 scores versus the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus VR-340
P7800 | VR-340 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon P7800
VR-340 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus VR-340
P7800 | VR-340 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 offers 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) and the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P7800 versus Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P7800 and the VR-340.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and VR-340 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and VR-340.
As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VR-340 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer P7800 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Olympus VR-340 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 399 grams (0.88 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $550 | $130 |