Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S5200

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and S5200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was unveiled 4 months later than the S5200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P7700 grades versus the S5200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 features 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) and the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S5200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the P7700 versus the S5200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and S5200 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and S5200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S5200 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.