Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S31

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 8 months later than the S31 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX700 HS matches up against the S31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides 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) while the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS vs the S31.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S31 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and S31.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX700 HS will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.