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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX40 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
  • Revealed February 2016
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 6 years earlier than the B700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX30 IS scores vs the B700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon B700

 SX30 IS B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX30 IS

 B700 SX30 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2010More modern by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon B700

 SX30 IS B700 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the B700.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and B700 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and B700.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon B700 to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon B700 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography factors
Nikon B700 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Nikon B700 Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon B700 Travel photography highlights
58
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
better than average battery power (350 shots)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
59
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Nikon B700
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Nikon B700
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $500