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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S8000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The P7700 was released 2 years after the S8000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7700 grades against the S8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Nikon S8000

 P7700 S8000 
AnnouncedMay 2013June 2010More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon P7700

 S8000 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Nikon S8000

 P7700 S8000 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 vs the S8000.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S8000 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and S8000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S8000 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern P7700 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (392g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
65
great battery life (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
75
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than others in class (392 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $300