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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 13 months prior to the B500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon B500

 SX710 HS B500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX710 HS

 B500 SX710 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2015More recent by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon B500

 SX710 HS B500 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS versus the B500.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and B500 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and B500.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX710 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
better than average battery (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (541g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (541g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 541g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 600 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $300