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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P510
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was launched 4 months before the P500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX30 IS scores versus the P500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon P500

		

		

			
 SX30 IS P500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 P500 SX30 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P500

		

		

			
 SX30 IS P500 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS features external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the P500.
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and P500 is 64 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and P500.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX30 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon P500 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 focusing manually
 features face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Nikon P500 Street photography info
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 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
50
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon P500 Sports photography factors
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 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (23-810mm  35.2 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P500 Travel photography details
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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 has built in flash
 rather wide (23mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (220 shots)
 heavier than competitors in class (494g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (23mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery power (220 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Nikon P500 Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (601g)
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 rather wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P500
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Nikon Coolpix P500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $399