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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 19 months prior to the B700 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the B700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon B700

 SX400 IS B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX400 IS

 B700 SX400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016July 2014Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon B700

 SX400 IS B700 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS and the B700.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and B700 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and B700.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon B700 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Nikon B700 Sports photography details
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon B700 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
has bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B700 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
59
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon B700 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon B700
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 565g (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $500