Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon Z7

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 10 years prior to the Z7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX10 IS scores versus the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Nikon Z7. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Z7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Z7 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and Z7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 will result in extra detail having an extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.