Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P7700
SX400 IS | P7700 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | May 2013 | Fresher by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SX400 IS
P7700 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7700
SX400 IS | P7700 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | |
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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 |