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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 6 years prior to the B700 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX220 HS scores against the B700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon B700

 SX220 HS B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX220 HS

 B700 SX220 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2011Newer by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon B700

 SX220 HS B700 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the B700.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and B700 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and B700.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon B700 to deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
38
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
Nikon B700 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography info
Nikon B700 Sports photography info
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon B700 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging info
Nikon B700 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
60
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (565g)
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon B700
 Canon SX220 HSNikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon SX220 HS Nikon Coolpix B700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-07 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $500