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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3500 IS was revealed 4 months before the P7700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3500 IS scores versus the P7700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon P7700

 A3500 IS P7700 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon A3500 IS

 P7700 A3500 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon P7700

 A3500 IS P7700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2013Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the P7700.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and P7700 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and P7700.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A3500 IS will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Nikon P7700 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (135 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery power (330 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (392g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P7700
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest 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 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $115 $499