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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Introduced January 2020
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 6 years earlier than the P950 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX60 HS grades vs the P950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Nikon P950

 SX60 HS P950 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX60 HS

 P950 SX60 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2020September 2014More recent by 64 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P950

 SX60 HS P950 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS and the P950.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and P950 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and P950.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX60 HS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography information
Nikon P950 Street photography information
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650g)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P950
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P950 Travel photography details
57
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (650g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P950 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
really wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P950
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really wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Nikon Coolpix P950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-16 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 300s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.4 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 pounds) 1005g (2.22 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $549 $797