Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 4 years after the S9700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the S9700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS vs the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and S9700 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and S9700.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.