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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
81
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S1000pj, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 5 years after the S1000pj which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX400 IS scores versus the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX400 IS S1000pj 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2009More modern by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX400 IS

 S1000pj SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX400 IS S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the S1000pj.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and S1000pj is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and S1000pj.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography factors
41
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
60
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $289