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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500

Portability
65 Imaging
32 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P510
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 3 years before the P500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX10 IS grades versus the P500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon P500

          

          

            
 SX10 IS P500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Canon SX10 IS

          

          

            
 P500 SX10 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P500

          

          

            
 SX10 IS P500 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the P500.
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and P500 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and P500.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon P500 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
 provides face detection focus
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 has manual focus
 includes face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
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 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (600g)
50
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P500 Sports photography details
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 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 incredible zoom range (23-810mm  35.2 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P500 Travel photography details
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 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (600g)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 has built in flash
 quite wide (23mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5 inches)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (23mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P500 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
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 quite wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P500
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix P500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $275 $399