Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon P7700

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon P7700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 21 months later than the P7700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS grades vs the P7700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon P7700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS against the P7700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and P7700 is 80 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and P7700.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX410 IS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.