Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S9700

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out within a month of the S9700 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS against the S9700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S9700 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S9700.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.