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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 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
  • Released March 2009
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and P950 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 11 years before the P950 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX1 IS matches up against the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon P950

 SX1 IS P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX1 IS

 P950 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2020March 2009Newer by 131 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon P950

 SX1 IS P950 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior measurements 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 P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the P950.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and P950 is 64 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and P950.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P950 to produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Nikon P950
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P950 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Nikon P950 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P950 Vlogging highlights
57
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (615g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 1005 gr (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $797