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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and S6100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The P7700 was brought out 2 years after the S6100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7700 scores against the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon S6100

 P7700 S6100 
IntroducedMay 2013February 2011Newer by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon P7700

 S6100 P7700 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S6100

 P7700 S6100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P7700 against the S6100.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S6100 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and S6100.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S6100 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern P7700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (392g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (392g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
65
features touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
75
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than others in class (392g)
32
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 210 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $195