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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
Nikon P1000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P1000

 SX150 IS P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX150 IS

 P1000 SX150 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2018May 2012More modern by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P1000

 SX150 IS P1000 
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).

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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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Nikon P1000 Travel photography information
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
58
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix P1000
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