Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon B700
SX220 HS | B700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Canon SX220 HS
B700 | SX220 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | February 2011 | Newer by 61 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon B700
SX220 HS | B700 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon B700 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Nikon Coolpix B700 | |
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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 |