Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S5100

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 2 years later than the S5100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P7700 grades against the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P7700 and the S5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and S5100 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and S5100.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P7700 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent P7700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.