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Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon S90
  • Refreshed by Canon S100
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The S95 was announced 3 years prior to the P7700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S95 matches up vs the P7700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Nikon P7700

 S95 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon S95

 P7700 S95 
LaunchedMay 2013November 2010More modern by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon S95 and Nikon P7700

 S95 P7700 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S95 has got external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S95 compared to the P7700.

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and P7700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P7700 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S95
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery (330 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography factors
Nikon P7700 Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
65
good battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (392g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (330 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging information
Nikon P7700 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
heavier than others (392 grams)
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Canon S95 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot S95Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-11-23 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 dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 392g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 53
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.7
DXO Low light rating 153 191
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - 1
Launch price $495 $499