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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon P7700
(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
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon P7700

 A1300 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon A1300

 P7700 A1300 
ReleasedMay 2013February 2012Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon P7700

 A1300 P7700 
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Canon A1300 versus Nikon P7700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

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

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography features
Nikon P7700 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery (330 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Nikon P7700
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery (330 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (392 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (330 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (392g)
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 392g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $499