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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years before the B700 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX170 IS grades vs the B700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Nikon B700

 SX170 IS B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX170 IS

 B700 SX170 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2013More modern by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon B700

 SX170 IS B700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS provides outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has specifications 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 differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS and the B700.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and B700 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and B700.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B700 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon B700 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography factors
Nikon B700 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon B700 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Nikon B700
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery power (350 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon B700 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Nikon B700 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Nikon B700
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Nikon Coolpix B700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $500