Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9500

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 5 years after the S9500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS grades against the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS provides 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) while the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS vs the S9500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and S9500 is 63 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and S9500.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.