Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7700

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was unveiled 15 months before the P7700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P7100 grades vs the P7700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon P7700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the P7100 versus the P7700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and P7700 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and P7700.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P7700 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older P7100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.