Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon B700
SX400 IS | B700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX400 IS
B700 | SX400 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2014 | Newer by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon B700
SX400 IS | B700 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon B700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon B700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix B700 | |
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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 |