Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon P1000

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 6 years prior to the P1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX270 HS scores vs the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the P1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and P1000 is 91 and 49 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and P1000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.