Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
55
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700 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" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon S9500
- Replacement is Nikon S9900
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon S9700
SX70 HS | S9700 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | February 2014 | More modern by 57 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Canon SX70 HS
S9700 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon S9700
SX70 HS | S9700 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-09-20 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 608 gr (1.34 lbs) | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $350 |