Canon 700D vs Nikon S9100

Following is a complete overview of the Canon 700D versus Nikon S9100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the 700D (APS-C) and S9100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 700D was launched 24 months after the S9100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 700D matches up vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 700D and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D offers outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon 700D versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 700D against the S9100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and S9100 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and S9100.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 700D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 700D will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer 700D should have an advantage in sensor technology.