Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix B500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon B500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.