Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9300

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 6 years after the S9300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX70 HS grades vs the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the S9300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and S9300 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and S9300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.