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Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7100
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P7700 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S2100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was revealed 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P7700 scores vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony S2100

 P7700 S2100 
AnnouncedMay 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon P7700

 S2100 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony S2100

 P7700 S2100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P7700 compared to the S2100.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S2100 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and S2100.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The P7700 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent P7700 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
46
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392g)
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (392g)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $0