Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon B700

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was announced 4 years prior to the B700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX50 HS matches up against the B700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX50 HS versus the B700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and B700 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and B700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to offer you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.