Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900
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![Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS/Canon-SX70-HS-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P900 front Nikon Coolpix P900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P900/Nikon-P900-front.jpg)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Announced March 2015
- Renewed by Nikon P1000
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Overview
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.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P900
SX70 HS | P900 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | March 2015 | More modern by 44 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX70 HS
P900 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P900
SX70 HS | P900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and P900 is 63 and 52 respectively.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX70-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-09-20 | 2015-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 8 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608g (1.34 lb) | 899g (1.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $550 | $600 |