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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was released 7 years before the B700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the B700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon B700

 SX200 IS B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX200 IS

 B700 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2009Newer by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon B700

 SX200 IS B700 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS vs the B700.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and B700 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and B700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon B700 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Nikon B700 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon B700 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competitors (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon B700 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (565g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon B700
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $500