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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the B700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX260 HS grades vs the B700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon B700

 SX260 HS B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX260 HS

 B700 SX260 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2012Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon B700

 SX260 HS B700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the B700.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and B700 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and B700.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon B700 to offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
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you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Nikon B700
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (231g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Nikon B700
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Nikon B700
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lighter than others (231 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery power (350 shots)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than others in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon B700 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Nikon B700 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (231 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
60
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Nikon B700
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Nikon Coolpix B700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-04 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $500