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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the P1000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades against the P1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P1000

 SX60 HS P1000 
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX60 HS

 P1000 SX60 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2018September 2014More recent by 46 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P1000

 SX60 HS P1000 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the P1000.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and P1000 is 61 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and P1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX60 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography features
Nikon P1000 Street photography features
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
51
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
bad battery (250 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging info
Nikon P1000 Vlogging info
62
reasonably wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
58
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,415 grams)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-16 2018-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Nikon Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 1415 grams (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
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 (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $549 $1,000