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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
  • Launched June 2013
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1400 was released around the same time to the P7700 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A1400 scores versus the P7700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon P7700

 A1400 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon A1400

 P7700 A1400 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon P7700

 A1400 P7700 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2013Same age
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides external 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 dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 versus the P7700.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and P7700.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A1400 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A1400 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography details
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Nikon P7700 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Nikon P7700 Sports photography information
32
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
75
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competition (392g)
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2013-05-28
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
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 Overall 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 150 pictures 330 pictures
Style 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $499