Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B700

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up against the B700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix B700. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS and the B700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and B700 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and B700.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon B700 to deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.