Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched February 2016
- Successor is Nikon A1000
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX700 HS was unveiled 24 months before the A900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX700 HS scores against the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The full galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon A900
SX700 HS | A900 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX700 HS
A900 | SX700 HS | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2014 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon A900
SX700 HS | A900 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior 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 A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS and the A900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and A900 is 89 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and A900.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 289g (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 | 250 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $349 | $400 |