Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30
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70 Overall
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon S30
P7700 | S30 | |||
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Announced | May 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon P7700
S30 | P7700 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S30
P7700 | S30 | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S30 is 82 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7700 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |