Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P7000

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was announced 3 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX700 HS matches up against the P7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS and the P7000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and P7000 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and P7000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX700 HS will resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.