Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700
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![Canon PowerShot G12 front Canon PowerShot G12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-G12-ek-fs.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P7700 front Nikon Coolpix P7700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P7700/Nikon-P7700-front.jpg)
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37 Features
70 Overall
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
- Launched May 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon G12 versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").
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The G12 was revealed 3 years before the P7700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G12 matches up against the P7700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G12 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon P7700
G12 | P7700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon G12
P7700 | G12 | |||
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Launched | May 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon P7700
G12 | P7700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Canon G12 versus Nikon P7700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G12 versus the P7700.
![Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and P7700 is 83 and 82 respectively.
![Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G12 and P7700.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P7700 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-G12-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Nikon Coolpix P7700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2013-05-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lb) | 392 gr (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | 161 | 191 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 330 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $600 | $499 |