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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
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
  • Launched July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX70 HS was revealed 3 months later than the P1000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P1000

 SX70 HS P1000 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Canon SX70 HS

 P1000 SX70 HS 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P1000

 SX70 HS P1000 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2018Same age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS offers external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Nikon P1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the P1000.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and P1000 is 63 and 49 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and P1000.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Nikon P1000
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (608 grams)
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
56
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography information
Nikon P1000 Travel photography information
64
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than others (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,415g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P1000 Vlogging factors
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others (608g)
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,415 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P1000
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix P1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-09-20 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lbs) 1415 gr (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 325 images 250 images
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $1,000