Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S31

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P7700 versus Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S31 (1/2.9") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was released about the same time to the S31 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P7700 matches up vs the S31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P7700 compared to the S31.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and S31 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and S31.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P7700 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.