Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
- Announced May 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P7100
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively close but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A1100 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the P7700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the P7700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P7700
A1100 IS | P7700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon A1100 IS
P7700 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | May 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 115k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P7700
A1100 IS | P7700 | |||
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Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon P7700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the P7700.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and P7700.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A1100 IS uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The older A1100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2013-05-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.0-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 392 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 191 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $160 | $499 |