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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon B500

 SX700 HS B500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX700 HS

 B500 SX700 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2014Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon B500

 SX700 HS B500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison

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

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Nikon B500
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (600 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Nikon B500 Travel photography information
65
lighter than average (269 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (600 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (541g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 541 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
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 One One
Retail cost $349 $300