Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6900

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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6900

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S6900 Review.

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Differences

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Nikon S6900

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
More telephoto lens reach
750 mm vs 300 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Higher-res screen
307k vs 115k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S6900 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

Less expensive
$230 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Lighter weight
181g vs 269g
Lighter weight
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX700 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX700 HS Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon S6900.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S6500

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon S6500

$329
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

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Nikon S6900

Nikon S6500

$500
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$400
1/2.3 inch

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Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS40

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster shutter

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Nikon S6900

Panasonic ZS40

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$380
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Nikon S810c

Canon SX700 HS

Nikon S810c

$329
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

$350
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S810c

Nikon S6900

Nikon S810c

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$350
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Panasonic ZS50

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS50

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Faster shutter

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Nikon S6900

Panasonic ZS50

$500
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$329
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Nikon S6900

Panasonic ZS60

$500
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

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