Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9100

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 2 years after the S9100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS vs the S9100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S9100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S9100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.