Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon Z7

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 10 years earlier than the Z7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX200 IS scores against the Z7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Z7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Z7 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and Z7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon Z7 will render greater detail due to its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.