Nikon P7700 vs Nikon S9100

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P7700 versus Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S9100 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was revealed 23 months later than the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7700 matches up against the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 has external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7700 versus Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P7700 compared to the S9100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and S9100 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and S9100.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The P7700 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent P7700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.