Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2009

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was launched 4 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades vs the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S1000pj
SX700 HS | S1000pj | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX700 HS
S1000pj | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S1000pj
SX700 HS | S1000pj | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the S1000pj.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S1000pj is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and S1000pj.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | Expeed |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $349 | $289 |