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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 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
  • Announced January 2020
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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 10 years earlier than the P950 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX20 IS grades against the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Nikon P950

 SX20 IS P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX20 IS

 P950 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020July 2010More modern by 115 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Nikon P950

 SX20 IS P950 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS vs the P950.

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and P950 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and P950.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P950 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Nikon P950 Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (600g)
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P950 Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P950 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (600g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than others (1,005g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon P950 Landscape photography information
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon P950 Vlogging factors
50
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (1,005 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
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, 15 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 1005 grams (2.22 pounds)
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 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 - 290 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $797