Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon B500

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 6 years before the B500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX20 IS grades vs the B500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX20 IS against the B500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and B500 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and B500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B500 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.