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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS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
  • Old Model is Nikon P900
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 5 years prior to the P1000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX170 IS grades against the P1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Nikon P1000

 SX170 IS P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX170 IS

 P1000 SX170 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2018August 2013More modern by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon P1000

 SX170 IS P1000 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX170 IS versus Nikon P1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS and the P1000.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and P1000 is 88 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and P1000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX170 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
Nikon P1000 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P1000
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery (250 shots)
more heavy than others (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
58
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,415g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 300 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $1,000