Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P7700

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P7700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is very close but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was revealed 3 years before the P7700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX210 IS grades vs the P7700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P7700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the P7700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and P7700 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and P7700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX210 IS will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.