Nikon Coolpix P7700

portability, usability, performance, screen, lens

viewfinder, reliability, contrast, water proof

85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

performance, portability, usability, image quality, size

viewfinder, exposure

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Overall image quality ; Excellent LCD screen ; Lightweight yet well built ; Effective Distortion Control feature

Raw write times slow down operation ; Auto AF area not always that intuitive

The Nikon P7700 is a formidable advanced compact that is sure to appeal to plenty of enthusiasts looking for a camera that delivers full manual controls, a solid feature set and great image quality. While some may decry the loss of the optical...

Good design ; Manual control ; Control dials and customisable buttons

Slow shot-to-shot times ; Not a touchscreen ; Noisy at high ISOs

Buying GuideBest Nikon cameras 2012 Nikon's P series of compact cameras are the company's answer to the ever popular Canon G series, such as the G12 and new Canon G15.

Multiple controls, 28-200mm f/2.0-4.0 lens range and brightness, sharp images, decent image quality from the latest sensor, fast autofocus, design and performance improvements beyond predecessor, vari-angle screen mount, Nikon CLS for controlling one...

No viewfinder, chunky design won’t suit all, bokeh effect in conjunction with overexposure, freeze out after burst shooting raw files, price considering the competition, white balance can be inconsistent

The Nikon P7700 looks and performs every part the high-end camera; it’s far better in almost every area than its predecessor, although the lack of a viewfinder (or ability to add one that works in conjunction with the zoom) is perplexing.

Creative flexibility at your fingertips is what’s provided here, though potential purchasers will want to literally weigh that up against its extra bulk and a sensor that, although bigger than most compacts, is still small beer compared to actual DSLRs.

A comfortable shooting design and nice photos in bright light number among the strengths of the ; .

The P7700's performance is sluggish, and despite being the largest camera in its class it no longer has an optical viewfinder.

It's a solid enthusiast "compact" that will please a lot of shooters, but the Nikon Coolpix P7700 doesn't quite deliver at midrange ISO sensitivities and its image-processing overhead might annoy impatient photographers.

Broader focal range than direct rivals courtesy of 7.1x optical zoom, rock-solid build, comprehensive feature set with plentiful dials and wheels falling under the fingertips, angle adjustable and bright LCD screen to the rear

Physically bulkier than competitors, this one will only fit in a baggy jacket pocket or shoulder bag rather than the back pocket of your jeans, also omits the expected optical viewfinder

Creative flexibility at your fingertips is what’s provided here, though potential purchasers will want to literally weigh that up against its extra bulk and a sensor that, although bigger than most compacts, is still small beer compared to actual DSLRs.

Bright f/2.0 to f/4.0 lens; Most optical zoom in a serious compact; 2 year warranty; Large strap included; 3inch swivel screen; Easy panoramics; Low noise

Can't be switched on with screen closed

Overall image quality (specifically AWB system); Light yet sturdy; Excellent LCD

Raw write times; Auto AF area not always as intuitive as required