Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon P7700

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon P7700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and P7700 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 2 months earlier than the P7700 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P7700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the P7700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Nikon P7700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the P7700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and P7700 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and P7700.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.