Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P7800

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon P7800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was announced 2 months later than the P7800 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the P7800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and P7800 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and P7800.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX600 HS will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.