Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon P7000

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon P7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was announced 4 years later than the P7000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX410 IS grades versus the P7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon P7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the P7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and P7000 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and P7000.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX410 IS will produce extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.