Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon S9900

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 3 years later than the S9900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS and the S9900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and S9900 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and S9900.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.