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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon P7700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was introduced 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7700 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P7700 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon P7700

 Galaxy Camera 2 P7700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2013Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k921kSharper screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 P7700 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P7700 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older P7700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (392 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
65
better than average battery (330 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (392g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
73
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
heavier than others (392 grams)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-05-28 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $400