Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon P7800

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the P7800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX120 IS grades vs the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS versus Nikon P7800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the P7800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and P7800 is 87 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and P7800.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon P7800 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.