Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix P950

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Nikon Coolpix P950 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P950 ×
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P950Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberP950SX70
Alternate model number(s)-
  • sx70 hs
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20202018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)140127
Width (mm)150116
Height (mm)11091
Weight (g)1,005608
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon P900Canon SX60
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI-
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.3
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)1.341.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNone-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 15744 x 3648(57.4 mp other)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 20960 x 2736(57.3 mp other)
  • 2432 x 1368(3.3 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1616(3.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3888(14.2 mp other)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2736(14.2 mp other)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)710
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED glass elementsCanon 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
  • 1.6
  • 2.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject TrackingContrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensorEVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,296
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
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 (100-800), 100-3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto 2
  • auto1
  • cloudy
  • color temp
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 51/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV 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, LandscapeSmart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Scene, Panorama Shot; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
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: 48 cm � 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/2000
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 support-UHS-I
Other memory-UHS-I compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.cr3)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)710
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290325
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-255
Battery life, video (minutes)8085
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20aProprietary LP-E12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-



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