Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon B700

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the B700 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 3 months later than the B700 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up against the B700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon B700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the B700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and B700 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and B700.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.