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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P7000
  • Replacement is Nikon P7700
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P7100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was announced 2 years later than the P7100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX400 IS grades against the P7100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P7100

 SX400 IS P7100 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2012Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX400 IS

 P7100 SX400 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7100

 SX400 IS P7100 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has proportions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS against the P7100.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and P7100 is 81 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and P7100.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P7100
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography details
Nikon P7100 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Nikon P7100 Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.3 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P7100
60
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
good battery (350 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (395g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors (395 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2012-02-20
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 350 pictures
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $750