Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P7800

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon P7800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very similar but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was brought out 8 months prior to the P7800 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX270 HS scores versus the P7800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the P7800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and P7800 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and P7800.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.