Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon B700

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon B700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.