Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon B700

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 3 years before the B700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS grades versus the B700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon B700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS against the B700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and B700 is 80 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and B700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.