Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix B500 Comparison
Let’s compare the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix B500.
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 B500. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has a 20.3 MP and Nikon Coolpix B500 has a 16.1 MP resolution.
| Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 20.3 | 16.1 |
| 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) | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 3200 | Min 125 - Max 6400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto (100-800), 100-3200 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto 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, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/1500 - 4 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) | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
| 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) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) |
| Video File Format | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 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 | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
| Weight | 21.4 oz (608 g) includes batteries | 19.1 oz (541 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.0 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (127 x 91 x 116 mm) | 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in. (114 x 78 x 96 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $549.00 |
Buy starting from $256.95 |
| Release Date | 2018-11-30 | 2016-04-15 |