Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P7700

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and P7700 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was announced 4 years prior to the P7700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS grades vs the P7700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon P7700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the P7700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and P7700 is 87 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and P7700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon P7700 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.