Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7000

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 18 months after the P7000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the P7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon P7000 has specifications of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the P7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and P7000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and P7000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX150 IS will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.