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Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Older Model is Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S100 was introduced 17 months earlier than the P7700 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S100 matches up versus the P7700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon P7700

 S100 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon S100

 P7700 S100 
IntroducedMay 2013December 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon P7700

 S100 P7700 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S100 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S100 versus the P7700.

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and P7700.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography advice
Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography features
Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
75
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
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Canon S100 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot S100Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-12-22 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 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, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 392 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 53
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.7
DXO Low light rating 153 191
Other
Battery life 200 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $429 $499