Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6000

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 4 years later than the S6000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX700 HS matches up against the S6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS against the S6000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and S6000.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.