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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P7100
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and S6200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was announced 22 months after the S6200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P7700 matches up vs the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon S6200

 P7700 S6200 
LaunchedMay 2013August 2011Newer by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon P7700

 S6200 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S6200

 P7700 S6200 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) and the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 vs the S6200.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and S6200 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and S6200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6200 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern P7700 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Nikon S6200
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (392 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography info
Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery (330 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (392g)
low megapixels (12MP)
70
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
75
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than average (392 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-28 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $229