Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Introduced January 2020
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX400 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix P950. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P950
SX400 IS | P950 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX400 IS
P950 | SX400 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2020 | July 2014 | More modern by 66 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P950
SX400 IS | P950 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has got outside 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 P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS versus Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the P950.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and P950 is 81 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and P950.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2020-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 300 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
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 pictures | 290 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $229 | $797 |