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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Nikon P7700

 SX270 HS P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SX270 HS

 P7700 SX270 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P7700

 SX270 HS P7700 
LaunchedMarch 2013May 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

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

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P7700
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
61
lighter than others (233g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (392g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
75
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (392g)
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Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 392 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 191
Other
Battery life 210 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $284 $499