Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon P7700

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The A4000 IS was introduced 15 months earlier than the P7700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A4000 IS grades against the P7700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon P7700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS versus the P7700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and P7700 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and P7700.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A4000 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A4000 IS will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.