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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon P7700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX260 HS was revealed 11 months earlier than the P7700 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX260 HS scores versus the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon P7700

 SX260 HS P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SX260 HS

 P7700 SX260 HS 
LaunchedMay 2013June 2012Newer by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon P7700

 SX260 HS P7700 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon P7700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS vs the P7700.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and P7700 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and P7700.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
37
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography advice
Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P7700
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (392g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon P7700 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than average (392g)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2013-05-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 392g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life 230 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $349 $499