Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon B700

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 5 years before the B700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the B700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Nikon B700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS and the B700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and B700 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and B700.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon B700 to result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.