Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P1000
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Revealed July 2018
- Succeeded the Nikon P900

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P1000 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was released 9 years earlier than the P1000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX210 IS scores versus the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P1000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon P1000
SX210 IS | P1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX210 IS
P1000 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 98 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P1000
SX210 IS | P1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).
Check the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS vs the P1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and P1000 is 90 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and P1000.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P1000 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix P1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2018-07-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Nikon Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-3000mm (125.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lb) | 1415 grams (3.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $226 | $1,000 |