Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7700

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon P7700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The SX150 IS was announced 12 months earlier than the P7700 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX150 IS grades versus the P7700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the P7700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and P7700 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and P7700.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX150 IS will resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.