Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P7700

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon P7700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was announced 8 months after the P7700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX600 HS grades against the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has specifications of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS and the P7700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and P7700.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX600 HS will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.