Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 3 years after the P900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX70 HS scores vs the P900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS features physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS against the P900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and P900 is 63 and 52 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and P900.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.