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Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Released October 2006
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Superseded the Canon 350D
  • New Model is Canon 450D
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
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Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and P1000 (16MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and P1000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The 400D was announced 12 years prior to the P1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 400D grades versus the P1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Nikon P1000

 400D P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon 400D

 P1000 400D 
ReleasedJuly 2018October 2006Fresher by 142 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 400D and Nikon P1000

 400D P1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 400D provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 400D compared to the P1000.

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and P1000 is 69 and 49 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and P1000.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 400D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P1000 will show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older 400D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography info
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
57
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography advice
Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
50
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography advice
Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
47
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
54
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
bad battery power (250 shots)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography factors
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
58
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
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Canon 400D vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Nikon P1000
 Canon EOS 400DNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 400D Nikon Coolpix P1000
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-10-14 2018-07-10
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 99 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lbs) 1415 gr (3.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 664 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $1,000