Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7100

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was launched 14 months after the P7100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX270 HS grades versus the P7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS against the P7100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and P7100 is 91 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and P7100.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX270 HS will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.