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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 2 months earlier than the S1000pj which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS scores versus the S1000pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX200 IS S1000pj 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX200 IS

 S1000pj SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX200 IS S1000pj 
LaunchedMay 2009August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior 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) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the S1000pj.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S1000pj is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and S1000pj.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (247g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $289