Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar but the P7700 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7700 was manufactured 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P7700 grades versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P7700 versus the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and SL820 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and SL820.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The P7700 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The younger P7700 will have an edge in sensor technology.