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Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G15 was introduced 8 months prior to the P7700 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G15 matches up versus the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon P7700

 G15 P7700 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon G15

 P7700 G15 
LaunchedMay 2013September 2012More recent by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon P7700

 G15 P7700 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G15 and the P7700.

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and P7700 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and P7700.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older G15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography features
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (352g)
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Nikon P7700 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (350 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography features
Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
61
great battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (352g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
great battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (392g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Nikon P7700
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (352 grams)
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition (392g)
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Canon G15 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 392 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 53
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.7
DXO Low light rating 165 191
Other
Battery life 350 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $499