Nikon B700 vs Olympus SZ-10

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon B700 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B700 was unveiled 5 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the B700 matches up vs the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the B700 and the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and SZ-10 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon B700 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher B700 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.