Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon P7800

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon P7800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX510 HS was announced 3 months prior to the P7800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX510 HS scores versus the P7800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS and the P7800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and P7800 is 80 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and P7800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher.