Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9500

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 13 months after the S9500 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX700 HS matches up against the S9500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S9500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS against the S9500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and S9500 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and S9500.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.