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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Nikon S1000pj
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX700 HS S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 56 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX700 HS

 S1000pj SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX700 HS S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
65
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix S1000pj
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