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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • New Model is Canon G15
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Nikon P7700

 G12 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon G12

 P7700 G12 
LaunchedMay 2013January 2011Fresher by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon G12 and Nikon P7700

 G12 P7700 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography features
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (401 grams)
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (370 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (330 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography features
Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery (370 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
49
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
60
fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (401 grams)
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
heavier than competition in class (392g)
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Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot G12Nikon Coolpix P7700
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