Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500
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![Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon B500
SX210 IS | B500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX210 IS
B500 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 69 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon B500
SX210 IS | B500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon B500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX210-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon B500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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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 |