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Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P7100
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The P7700 was announced 17 months later than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P7700 grades vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 P7700 WX70 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon P7700

		

		

			
 WX70 P7700 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 P7700 WX70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P7700 vs the WX70.
Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and WX70 is 82 and 97 respectively.
Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and WX70.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX70 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent P7700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
46
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon P7700 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
64
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than others in class (392g)
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (114g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
65
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (392 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
71
 lighter than average in class (114g)
 has focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
54
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of Time Lapse function
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon P7700
Vlogging with Sony WX70
75
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 heavier than others in class (392g)
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (114g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 240 shots
Form of battery 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $242