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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and P1000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 10 years earlier than the P1000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS grades versus the P1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon P1000

		

		

			
 SX1 IS P1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 P1000 SX1 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2018March 2009More modern by 113 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon P1000

		

		

			
 SX1 IS P1000 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and 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).
Check the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the P1000.
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and P1000 is 64 and 49 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and P1000.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography features
46
 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
57
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Nikon P1000
56
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (615 grams)
51
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P1000
33
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 great zoom range (24-3000mm  125.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P1000 Travel photography factors
52
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long reach (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (615g)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
 supports bluetooth
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (3000mm)
 terrible battery power (250 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
51
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
57
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (615g)
58
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.8" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $1,000