Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B700

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 17 months earlier than the B700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX60 HS grades vs the B700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS versus the B700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and B700 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and B700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX60 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.