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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Nikon B700
(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
  • Introduced February 2016
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the B700 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out at a similar time to the B700 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX540 HS scores versus the B700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon B700

 SX540 HS B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX540 HS

 B700 SX540 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B700

 SX540 HS B700 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2016Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX540 HS versus the B700.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and B700 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and B700.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon B700 Portrait photography factors
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
Nikon B700 Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon B700 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (205 shots)
no phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (205 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
good battery pack (350 per charge)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon B700 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (205 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon B700
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix B700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 205 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $500