Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P500

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years after the P500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up against the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS and the P500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and P500 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and P500.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.