Nikon P300 vs Nikon P7700

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P300 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty close but the P300 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The P300 was announced 24 months prior to the P7700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the P300 scores vs the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P300 versus the P7700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and P7700 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and P7700.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The P300 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged P300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.