Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon B700

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 24 months prior to the B700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the B700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the B700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and B700 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and B700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.