Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P7700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was brought out 2 months prior to the P7700 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX270 HS grades vs the P7700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P7700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS vs the P7700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and P7700 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and P7700.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.