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

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

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS ×
Nikon Coolpix P900 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX60 HSNikon Coolpix P900
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSX60P900
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20142015
1↑Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128140
Width (mm)114137
Height (mm)93103
Weight (g)650916
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX50-
SuccessorCanon SX70Nikon P950
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-BSI
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 filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score39-
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.67.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups including a super extra-low dispersion (ED) glass element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)21.00 - 1,365.0024.00 - 2,000.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 247.003.00 - 357.00
Zoom ratio (x)6583
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)050
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)6767
Thread typeVia FA-DC67A adapterOn lens
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 922K-dot LCD0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD, 100% coverage; with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1); eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600921,000
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)3,2006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-3200 (6400 in Low Light mode)Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • day light
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white balance correction
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame)Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye EffectScene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto 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)Auto 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.)
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 connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Other memoryUHS-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
  • optional wired or wi-fi
  • wi-fi or optional ir remote
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
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)6.67.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)197
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.40.1
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.320.17
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)340360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)340360
Battery life, video (minutes)-80
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary EN-EL23
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Miscellaneous
Notes and features65x 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.Features a new Dual Detect Optical VR technology to help achieve the highest level of camera shake compensation available in a Nik



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