Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A1000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 6 years before the A1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX700 HS grades vs the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the A1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and A1000 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and A1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX700 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.