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Canon N vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon N vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon N vs Nikon P7700 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon N versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively close but the N (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The N was launched 4 months earlier than the P7700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the N matches up vs the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon P7700

 N P7700 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon N

 P7700 N 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon P7700

 N P7700 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2013Same age
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon N vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N features physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check out the Canon N versus Nikon P7700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the N compared to the P7700.

Canon N vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N and P7700.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The N has got the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier.

Canon N vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Nikon P7700
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Nikon P7700 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (330 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (392g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Nikon P7700
72
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external mic socket
75
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
heavier than others (392 grams)
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Canon N vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix P7700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 392 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life 200 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $499