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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 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 P950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon P950

 SX400 IS P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX400 IS

 P950 SX400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2020July 2014More modern by 66 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P950

 SX400 IS P950 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P950 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon P950 Travel photography features
60
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P950 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
55
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P950
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
59
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,005 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix P950
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