Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon P7700

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon P7700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX620 HS was revealed 2 years after the P7700 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades vs the P7700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Nikon P7700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS against the P7700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and P7700 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and P7700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX620 HS will offer you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.