Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P7700

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon P7700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX510 HS was announced 3 months later than the P7700 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX510 HS grades versus the P7700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon P7700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS versus the P7700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and P7700 is 80 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and P7700.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder.