Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A900 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX70 HS vs Coolpix A900 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix A900 Specs

PowerShot SX70 HS

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 21-1365mm (65x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 127 x 90.9 x 116.6mm³ (5.0″ x 3.6″ x 4.6″)
  • 608g (19.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX70 HS

Coolpix A900

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 1600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-840mm (35x), f3.4-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 113.0 x 66.5 x 39.9mm³ (4.4″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″)
  • 298g (9.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix A900

PowerShot SX70 HS vs Coolpix A900: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS VS Nikon Coolpix A900 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX70 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX70 HS

Coolpix A900

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 7
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 80 – 1600 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

325 270

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX70 HS are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the battery has more stamina.

The PowerShot SX70 HS scores 15 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix A900

PowerShot SX70 HS

Coolpix A900

Weighs less (2)

608g
(19.6 oz.)
298g
(9.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

1346cm³
(85 cu.in.)
300cm³
(19 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix A900 are the lower weight than the PowerShot SX70 HS and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the Coolpix A900.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX70 HS

Coolpix A900

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

20.30 20.30
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS VS Nikon Coolpix A900 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX70 HS and Coolpix A900

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

Nikon Coolpix A900

15
4

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX70 HS as better choice.