Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Announced February 2011
- New Model is Nikon P510

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was revealed 7 months earlier than the P500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX210 IS scores versus the P500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon P500
SX210 IS | P500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Canon SX210 IS
P500 | SX210 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon P500
SX210 IS | P500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the P500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and P500 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and P500.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lb) | 494g (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $226 | $399 |