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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 15 months later than the P7700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores against the P7700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P7700

 SX400 IS P7700 
IntroducedJuly 2014May 2013Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SX400 IS

 P7700 SX400 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7700

 SX400 IS P7700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the P7700.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and P7700 is 81 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and P7700.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Nikon P7700 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (330 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
great battery (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (392 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P7700
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
75
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competitors in class (392 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH 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 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $499