Nikon Coolpix P7800 vs Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P7800 and the Nikon Coolpix P7700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 was introduced in November 2013 and Nikon Coolpix P7700 was introduced in May 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 921k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7800
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7700
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 53
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon P7800
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7800 over Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 vs Nikon Coolpix P7700
      Sensor Type BSI-CMOS vs CMOS
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 200 vs 191
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.2 vs 21.1
      Higher DxO Overall Score 54 vs 53
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 330 shots

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      Nikon P7000
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Nikon P7700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7700 over Nikon Coolpix P7800.

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 vs Nikon Coolpix P7700
      Cheaper $549.95 vs $499.95
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 2 cm
      Lighter 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) vs 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon P7000
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix P7800 Nikon Coolpix P7700
        Cheap$549.95$499.95
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Many Focus Points9999
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
        Internal Storage86 MB86 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix P7800 Nikon Coolpix P7700
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low DxO Overall Score5453
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots330 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix P7700 have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix P7700 with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 921k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix P7700 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3984 x 2656 (3:2), 3968 x 2232 (16:9), 3000 x 3000 (1:1) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix P7700 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix P7800 has a Mini HDMI and Nikon Coolpix P7700 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix P7700 come with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots on Nikon Coolpix P7800 and with battery life of 330 shots on Nikon Coolpix P7700.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7800, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P7700. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 body has dimensions of 119 x 78 x 50 mm (4.69 x 3.07 x 1.97") and Nikon Coolpix P7700 body has dimensions of 119 x 73 x 50 mm (4.69 x 2.87 x 1.97"). Nikon Coolpix P7800 weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) and Nikon Coolpix P7700 weighs 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      119 mm

      78 mm

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      73 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix P7700 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix P7700 and give them scores of 68 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 54
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 53

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      79
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 921k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix P7800

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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