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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Nikon P7700
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P7700

 A1100 IS P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon A1100 IS

 P7700 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2013February 2009Fresher by 52 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k115kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P7700

 A1100 IS P7700 
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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Nikon P7700 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
great battery life (330 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7700 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
75
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix P7700
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