Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700
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Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Previous Model is Nikon P7100
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Nikon P7700
| A490 | P7700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon A490
| P7700 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Nikon P7700
| A490 | P7700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon A490 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Nikon Coolpix P7700 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.0-4.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 392g (0.86 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (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 | - | 330 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL14 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $99 | $499 |