Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S570

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 4 years later than the S570 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS grades against the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the S570.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and S570 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and S570.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.