Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon P7700

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon P7700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was announced 22 months earlier than the P7700 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the P7700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon P7700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the P7700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and P7700 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and P7700.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX230 HS comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.