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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Nikon A900
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon A900

		

		

			
 SX700 HS A900 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX700 HS

		

		

			
 A900 SX700 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2014More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon A900

		

		

			
 SX700 HS A900 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
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 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
40
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Street photography features
Nikon A900 Street photography features
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (269 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
69
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (289g)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
45
 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
56
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition (269g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (750mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
 lighter than competition in class (289g)
 supports bluetooth
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
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 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (269g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix A900
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