Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon B700

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years prior to the B700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores against the B700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the B700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and B700 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and B700.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon B700 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.