Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon B700

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the B700 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 13 months earlier than the B700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX610 HS scores vs the B700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS and the B700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and B700 is 93 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and B700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SX610 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.