Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S9700

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 5 months earlier than the S9700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS grades against the S9700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS versus the S9700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S9700 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9700 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.