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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
Olympus VR-340
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus VR-340

 P7800 VR-340 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Nikon P7800

 VR-340 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus VR-340

 P7800 VR-340 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and VR-340 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (399 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography details
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (399g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
75
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
more heavy than average (399g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Olympus VR-340
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Olympus VR-340
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