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Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P7100
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P310 versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The P310 was announced 11 months before the P7700 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the P310 grades versus the P7700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon P7700

 P310 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon P310

 P7700 P310 
LaunchedMay 2013June 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon P7700

 P310 P7700 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 and the P7700.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and P7700 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P310 and P7700.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P310 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon P310 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older P310 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography information
Nikon P7700 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Nikon P7700
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
great battery power (330 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (392g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
75
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon P7700
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 392g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life 230 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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