Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB750

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and WB750 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The P7700 was released 22 months later than the WB750 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7700 scores versus the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 has physical measurements 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 WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P7700 against the WB750.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and WB750 is 82 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and WB750.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7700 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB750 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger P7700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.