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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7700 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7700 was launched 16 months after the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the P7700 grades vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony W690

 P7700 W690 
ReleasedMay 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon P7700

 W690 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony W690

 P7700 W690 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the P7700 compared to the W690.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and W690 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W690 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger P7700 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7700
Sports photography with Sony W690
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (392g)
low megapixels (12MP)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7700
Landscape photography with Sony W690
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (330 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Sony W690
75
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (392 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-28 2012-02-28
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $297