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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P7100
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S620 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was brought out 4 years after the S620 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the P7700 grades against the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon S620

 P7700 S620 
LaunchedMay 2013February 2009More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon P7700

 S620 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S620

 P7700 S620 
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P7700 and the S620.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and S620 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and S620.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The P7700 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The younger P7700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Nikon S620
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (392 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (392g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
62
lighter than competitors (120g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
heavier than others (392g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392g (0.86 pounds) 120g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $37