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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 6 years before the B500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the B500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon B500

 SX210 IS B500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX210 IS

 B500 SX210 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2010More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon B500

 SX210 IS B500 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS and the B500.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and B500 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and B500.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon B500 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Nikon B500 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon B500 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
good battery life (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (600 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Nikon B500 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 220g (0.49 pounds) 541g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 - 600 images
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $226 $300