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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 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
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2020
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 12 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX10 IS grades vs the P950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon P950

 SX10 IS P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX10 IS

 P950 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2009Newer by 133 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P950

 SX10 IS P950 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS offers physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX10 IS and the P950.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and P950 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and P950.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P950 to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P950 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Nikon P950
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (600 grams)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P950
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (600 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than others (1,005 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P950
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (600 grams)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,005g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 300 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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, 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
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 1005 gr (2.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 images
Battery style - 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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $275 $797