Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900
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![Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS/Canon-SX500-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Released March 2015
- Later Model is Nikon P1000
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX500 IS was launched 3 years prior to the P900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores vs the P900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P900. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon P900
SX500 IS | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX500 IS
P900 | SX500 IS | |||
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Released | March 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 30 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P900
SX500 IS | P900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS against the P900.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and P900 is 80 and 52 respectively.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and P900.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 pounds) | 899 gr (1.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
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 | 195 photos | 360 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $600 |