Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A900 Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A900.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has a 20.3 MP and Nikon Coolpix A900 has a 20.2 MP resolution.

  Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix A900
  Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Front Nikon Coolpix A900 Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Canon Nikon
Megapixels 20.3 20.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor n/a n/a
AA Filter None
Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 100 - Max 3200 Min 80 - Max 1600
Full ISO Settings Auto (100-800), 100-3200 Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
Startup Time
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target finding AF
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto (100-800), 100-3200 Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode)
Shutter Speed Range 1/2000 - 15 sec 1/4000 - 8 sec
Bulb Mode No No
JPEG Buffer Size 7
AW Buffer Size
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.0
LCD Resolution 921,600 dots (307,200 px) 921,600 dots (230,400 px)
Touchscreen No No
Articulating Screen Yes Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen Yes Yes
Selfie Screen Yes Yes
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking Yes No
Viewfinder EVF / LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type EVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor
Focus Peaking Yes No
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30p/25p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p)
Video File Format MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support UHS-I compliant
Microphone Jack Yes No
Headphone Jack No No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/2000
Internal connections Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack Micro (Type D) HDMI
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 255 shots
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 21.4 oz (608 g) includes batteries 10.2 oz (289 g) includes batteries
Size 5.0 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (127 x 91 x 116 mm) 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.6 in. (113 x 67 x 40 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $549.00
Buy starting from $396.95
Release Date 2018-11-30 2016-04-15