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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The G16 was revealed 7 months later than the P7700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G16 scores against the P7700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon P7700

 G16 P7700 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2013More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon G16

 P7700 G16 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon P7700

 G16 P7700 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 has external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G16 and the P7700.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and P7700 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and P7700.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern G16 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Nikon P7700
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (356g)
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography information
Nikon P7700 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (360 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography features
Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
64
good battery (360 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (356 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (356g)
75
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
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Canon G16 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 392 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 53
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.7
DXO Low light rating 230 191
Other
Battery life 360 images 330 images
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $499