Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P900

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Nikon Coolpix P900 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P900 ×
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P900Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberP900SX60
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20152014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)140128
Width (mm)137114
Height (mm)10393
Weight (g)916650
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX50
SuccessorNikon P950Canon SX70
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-39
Dxo color depth score (bit)-19.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-10.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-127
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1952 x 2448(4.8 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2768 x 3456(9.6 mp other)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.16.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups including a super extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elementCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 2,000.0021.00 - 1,365.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 357.008.00 - 247.00
Zoom ratio (x)8365
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)500
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Filter thread (mm)6767
Thread typeOn lensVia FA-DC67A adapter
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject TrackingContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD, 100% coverage; with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1); eye sensorEVF: 922K-dot LCD
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12Auto, 100-3200 (6400 in Low Light mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • day light
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white balance correction
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 151/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, LandscapeScene: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.); [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.)Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 18 ft. (5.5 m) (W), 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) - 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/4000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional ir remote
  • optional wired or wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.36-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.16.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)719
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.170.32
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.03-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360340
Battery life, video (minutes)80-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL23Proprietary NB-10L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFeatures a new Dual Detect Optical VR technology to help achieve the highest level of camera shake compensation available in a Nik65x zoom with Intelligent IS, 16.1 megapixel 1/2" CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 Image processor, 1080p60 videos, RAW support, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.



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