Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S5300

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and S5300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the S5300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P7700 grades versus the S5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 features outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 and the S5300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and S5300 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and S5300.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S5300 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older P7700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.