Canon G12 vs Nikon P7700

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G12 and P7700 is 83 and 82 respectively.

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.