Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 24 months before the B500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS scores vs the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS against the B500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and B500 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and B500.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX700 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.