Canon A810 vs Nikon P7700

Here, we are looking at the Canon A810 vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A810 was unveiled 15 months before the P7700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A810 scores versus the P7700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon A810 vs Nikon P7700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 and the P7700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and P7700.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A810 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A810 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.