Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
- 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
- Released July 2018
- Replaced the Nikon P900
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX400 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the P1000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the P1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P1000
SX400 IS | P1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX400 IS
P1000 | SX400 IS | |||
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Released | July 2018 | July 2014 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P1000
SX400 IS | P1000 | |||
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Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS vs the P1000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and P1000 is 81 and 49 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and P1000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix P1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2018-07-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | Nikon Expeed |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-3000mm (125.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 99% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 1415g (3.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") |
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 | 190 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $229 | $1,000 |