Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P950

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 10 years earlier than the P950 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS offers outer measurements 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 P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS vs the P950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and P950 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and P950.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.