Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the S6300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX700 HS scores versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the S6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S6300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and S6300.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.