Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon B700

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 19 months before the B700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the B700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix B700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the B700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and B700 is 69 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and B700.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon B700 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.