Kodak Easyshare M5370 vs Nikon P7700

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Easyshare M5370 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the Easyshare M5370 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Easyshare M5370 was unveiled 20 months before the P7700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Easyshare M5370 matches up vs the P7700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Easyshare M5370 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Easyshare M5370 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Easyshare M5370 and Nikon P7700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Easyshare M5370 against the P7700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Easyshare M5370 and P7700 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Easyshare M5370 and P7700.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Easyshare M5370 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Kodak Easyshare M5370 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Easyshare M5370 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.