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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Replacement is Nikon P7100
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P7000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was released 3 years later than the P7000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX400 IS grades vs the P7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P7000

 SX400 IS P7000 
ReleasedJuly 2014November 2010Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon SX400 IS

 P7000 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7000

 SX400 IS P7000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features external 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 P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the P7000.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and P7000 is 81 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and P7000.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon SX400 IS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P7000 Portrait photography factors
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P7000 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P7000 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P7000 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
good battery life (350 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (310 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P7000
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon P7000 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (310 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix P7000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 310 gr (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 190 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $229 $354