Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P900

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 18 months before the P900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX170 IS grades against the P900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Nikon Coolpix P900. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon P900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX170 IS and the P900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and P900 is 88 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and P900.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX170 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.