Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P7800

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P7800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SX210 IS was revealed 4 years before the P7800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS scores versus the P7800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P7800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the P7800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and P7800 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and P7800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX210 IS will resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.