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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Announced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon P900
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX10 IS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and P1000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 10 years before the P1000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX10 IS grades versus the P1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon P1000

 SX10 IS P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX10 IS

 P1000 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2009Newer by 115 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P1000

 SX10 IS P1000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS and the P1000.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and P1000 is 65 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and P1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon P1000 to produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
39
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (600 grams)
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P1000 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (600g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
34
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
52
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (600 grams)
58
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (1,415g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 600g (1.32 lb) 1415g (3.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $275 $1,000