Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Nikon Coolpix P7700

Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Nikon Coolpix P7700 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P7700 ×
Canon EOS 50D ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P7700Canon EOS 50D
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberP770050D
Camera formatMid-SizedPro SLR
Release year (year)20122008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119146
Width (mm)5074
Height (mm)73108
Weight (g)397822
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon P7100Canon 40D
SuccessorNikon P7800Canon 60D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)12.215.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)43.32369.72
Sensor width (mm)7.623.7
Sensor height (mm)5.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.94.99
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.6
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5363
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.121.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.711.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)191696
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Continuous-mode (fps)8.96.3
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)120-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Canon EF/EF-S
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 13 elements in 10 groups, inc. 2 ED elementsCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 200.0045.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.0028.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.14.82
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5050
Filter thread (mm)4072
Thread typeOn lens-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject trackingAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.95
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto, Auto (80-200), Auto (80-400), Auto (80-800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 and Hi 1=6400 (available when using P, SAuto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 1 (normal)
  • auto 2 (warm)
  • cloudy
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fine tune by kelvin color temperature setting
  • flash
  • fluorescent (1/2/3)
  • incandescent
  • manual (3 presets)
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2800k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot; metering can be focus-coupled35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, FoodCreative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • commander
  • fill flash
  • manual (1/64 - full power)
  • rear curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-13
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 10m (1ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.); [T]: 0.5 to 5.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 18ft.)Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe (iTTL)Hot Shoe, PC Sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • c
  • cf1
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Included memory (MB)86-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ir or wired remote
  • optional
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • accessory port
  • mini hdmi
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.510.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.250.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.56-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.96.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)643
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.8-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.420.13
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.53-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.340.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.490.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.140.06
Shutter lag (notes)-Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85sPrefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108sFull AF, Face Detect: 1.97sFull AF, Live Mode: 2.06s
Startup time (s)1.80.3
Play -> record time (s)2.10.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.41.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-640
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • zoombrowser ex and imagebrowser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFast f/2-4 lens, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD movies using Auto, Manual, Aperture-priority or Custom movie mode15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses



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