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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P7700 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was unveiled 17 months later than the S30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P7700 matches up vs the S30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon S30

 P7700 S30 
AnnouncedMay 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon P7700

 S30 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S30

 P7700 S30 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 versus Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P7700 versus the S30.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S30 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and S30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7700 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P7700 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer P7700 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
25
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Nikon S30
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (392g)
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Nikon S30 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Nikon S30 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (392 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
52
weather proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography info
Nikon S30 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
Nikon S30 Vlogging details
75
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than competition (392 grams)
23
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Nikon S30
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-28 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL14 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $119