Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released May 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Updated by Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Replaced the Nikon P900
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX150 IS was brought out 7 years before the P1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P1000
SX150 IS | P1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX150 IS
P1000 | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | July 2018 | May 2012 | More modern by 74 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P1000
SX150 IS | P1000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 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).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the P1000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and P1000 is 86 and 49 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and P1000.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix P1000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-05-14 | 2018-07-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Nikon Expeed |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-3000mm (125.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lb) | 1415 grams (3.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 130 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $249 | $1,000 |