Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was revealed 15 months earlier than the P7700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1300 matches up against the P7700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A1300 and the P7700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and P7700.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1300 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A1300 will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.