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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
52

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