Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9100

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 7 years after the S9100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX70 HS scores versus the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior 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 S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS and the S9100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and S9100 is 63 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and S9100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.