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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600

Portability
63 Imaging
48 Features
67 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67 Imaging
43 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 4 months earlier than the B600 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores versus the B600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon B600

		

		

			
 SX70 HS B600 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX70 HS

		

		

			
 B600 SX70 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon B600

		

		

			
 SX70 HS B600 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2019Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon B600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS and the B600.
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and B600 is 63 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and B600.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX70 HS Street photography info
Nikon B600 Street photography info
58
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (608g)
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Nikon B600
57
 incredible zoom range (21-1365mm  65.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
46
 amazing zoom range (24-1440mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (280 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Nikon B600 Travel photography details
64
 connects via bluetooth
 good MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (21mm)
 great zoom (1365mm)
 more heavy than average (608 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (1440mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (280 CIPA)
 heavier than competition in class (500g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon B600
58
 has manual focus
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon B600 Vlogging advice
64
 decently wide (21mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone socket
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 more heavy than average (608g)
27
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (500g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix B600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 608g (1.34 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 280 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $297