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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 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
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 5 years after the L820 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the L820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon L820

 SX70 HS L820 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2013More modern by 69 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon SX70 HS

 L820 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L820

 SX70 HS L820 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS against the L820.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and L820 is 63 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and L820.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L820 Portrait photography details
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608g)
38
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L820 Sports photography highlights
56
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Travel photography camera
64
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (470g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
64
fairly wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
24
pretty wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competition (470g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L820
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 470 gr (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Built-in AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $192