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Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model 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
  • Released May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S120 versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The S120 was introduced 7 months later than the P7700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S120 grades versus the P7700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Nikon P7700

 S120 P7700 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2013More recent by 7 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon S120

 P7700 S120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon S120 and Nikon P7700

 S120 P7700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S120 against the P7700.

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and P7700 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and P7700.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S120 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography info
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
46
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Nikon P7700
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (217g)
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
67
has focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (217g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (330 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (392 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (217 grams)
75
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition (392g)
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Canon S120 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot S120Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 392 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 53
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 11.7
DXO Low light score 246 191
Other
Battery life 230 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $449 $499