Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2012
- New Model is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Released January 2020
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX500 IS was launched 8 years before the P950 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS scores vs the P950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon P950
SX500 IS | P950 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX500 IS
P950 | SX500 IS | |||
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Released | January 2020 | August 2012 | More modern by 89 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon P950
SX500 IS | P950 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the P950.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and P950 is 80 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and P950.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon P950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2020-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 300 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) | 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 images | 290 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $797 |