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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon P7700 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and W290 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was released 4 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the P7700 grades against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony W290

 P7700 W290 
ReleasedMay 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Nikon P7700

 W290 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony W290

 P7700 W290 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 has got outer 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) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7700 against the W290.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and W290 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and W290.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P7700 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger P7700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
46
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W290 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W290 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (392g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Sony W290
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony W290
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $230