Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 2 years later than the B700 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX70 HS grades against the B700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS provides physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon B700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS against the B700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and B700 is 63 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and B700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX70 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.