Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B600

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 6 years earlier than the B600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS grades against the B600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix B600. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon B600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the B600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and B600 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and B600.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.