Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P950
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Revealed January 2020
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX30 IS was unveiled 10 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX30 IS grades against the P950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Nikon P950
| SX30 IS | P950 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX30 IS
| P950 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2020 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 113 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P950
| SX30 IS | P950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX30 IS features external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS versus Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX30 IS against the P950.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and P950 is 64 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and P950.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P950 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2020-01-07 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 90% |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 300 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601g (1.32 lbs) | 1005g (2.22 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
| 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 | - | 290 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $400 | $797 |
