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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX60 HS
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX50 HS was announced 6 years earlier than the P1000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX50 HS grades against the P1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon P1000

 SX50 HS P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX50 HS

 P1000 SX50 HS 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2013More recent by 66 months
Display sizing3.2"2.8"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P1000

 SX50 HS P1000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX50 HS and the P1000.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and P1000 is 65 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and P1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P1000 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Street photography information
Nikon P1000 Street photography information
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (595g)
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Travel photography info
Nikon P1000 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (595g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
58
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (595g)
58
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Nikon Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lb) 1415 gr (3.12 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $429 $1,000