Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P7800

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P7800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX500 IS was released 15 months before the P7800 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the P7800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has proportions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the P7800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and P7800 is 80 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and P7800.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX500 IS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.