Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P300

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 2 years later than the P300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers outside 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 P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the P300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and P300 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and P300.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.