Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P310

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 20 months later than the P310 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX700 HS grades vs the P310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the P310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and P310 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and P310.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX700 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.