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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon Z7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was launched 5 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX700 HS grades versus the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon Z7

 SX700 HS Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Z7 SX700 HS 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2014Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon Z7

 SX700 HS Z7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical 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) while the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS against the Z7.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and Z7 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Z7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
manual focus
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (269g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon Z7
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Z7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-12 2018-08-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 493
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $2,797