Canon A1200 vs Nikon P7700

Following is a thorough review of the Canon A1200 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is very close but the A1200 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A1200 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the P7700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A1200 scores versus the P7700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1200 has outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Canon A1200 vs Nikon P7700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1200 and the P7700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and P7700 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and P7700.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A1200 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.