Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P510

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 20 months later than the P510 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS grades versus the P510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS and the P510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and P510 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and P510.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.