Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P950
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Introduced January 2020
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX200 IS was launched 11 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS grades vs the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P950
| SX200 IS | P950 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX200 IS
| P950 | SX200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2020 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 129 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P950
| SX200 IS | P950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the P950.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and P950 is 90 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and P950.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P950 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2020-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 90 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 300s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
| 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 | - | 290 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $329 | $797 |