Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A490 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A490 was launched 4 years prior to the P7700 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A490 matches up vs the P7700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A490 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A490 against the P7700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and P7700.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A490 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon P7700 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind in sensor technology.