Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S9700

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 10 months earlier than the S9700 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up against the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS against the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and S9700 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and S9700.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX270 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.