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Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Canon S95
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon S90 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The S90 was revealed 4 years prior to the P7700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S90 grades against the P7700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon P7700

 S90 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon S90

 P7700 S90 
LaunchedMay 2013April 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon P7700

 S90 P7700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 features physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S90 vs the P7700.

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and P7700 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and P7700.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P7700 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography advice
Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
63
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery pack (330 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography information
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7700 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (392 grams)
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Canon S90 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot S90Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-08 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None 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 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 53
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.7
DXO Low light rating 185 191
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $499