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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Photography Glossary

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon B700

 SX70 HS B700 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2016More recent by 32 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX70 HS

 B700 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon B700

 SX70 HS B700 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

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

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon B700 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Nikon B700 Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon B700 Sports photography highlights
56
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
Travel photography with Nikon B700
64
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
great battery power (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon B700 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
really wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
59
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Nikon B700
64
really wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon B700
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix B700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2016-02-23
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 grams (1.34 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $500