• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6800 advantages over Canon SX700 HS

  • Less expensive
    $220 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    145g vs 269g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.4 fps vs 8.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX700 HS advantages over Nikon S6800

  • 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
    More info 250 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • 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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S6200

Nikon S6800
Nikon S6200
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Nikon S6200

Canon SX700 HS
Nikon S6200
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6200

Compared to Sony WX150

Nikon S6800
Sony WX150
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Sony WX150

Canon SX700 HS
Sony WX150
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Sony WX150

Compared to Fujifilm T550

Nikon S6800
Fujifilm T550
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Fujifilm T550

Canon SX700 HS
Fujifilm T550
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm T550

Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Nikon S6800
Panasonic ZS40
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $380
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon S6800 vs 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

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Nikon S6800
Panasonic ZS60
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon S6800 vs 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

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