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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Nikon P1000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P1000

 SX400 IS P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX400 IS

 P1000 SX400 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2018July 2014More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P1000

 SX400 IS P1000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P1000 Street photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P1000 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix P1000
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