Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD950 IS and Nikon Coolpix P5000

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD950 IS and Nikon Coolpix P5000 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD950 IS ×
Nikon Coolpix P5000 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD950 ISNikon Coolpix P5000
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSD950 ISP5000
Camera formatUltra CompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9798
Width (mm)2841
Height (mm)6165
Weight (g)164200
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.67.18
Sensor height (mm)5.75.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.97
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.20.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 7 elements in 5 groups (including 1 aspherical element)Zoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 133.0036.00 - 126.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.73.5
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point (Center of frame)Contrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 available in special scene modeAuto, 64,100,200,400,800,1600,3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (at center only), and Face Detect AE256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Digital MacroPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first-curtain sync only)
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range description15 ft (W) / 7.9 ft (T); ISO set to Auto1 ft. to 26 ft. 3 in./ 0.3 to 8.0m (W), 1 ft. to 13 ft. 1 in./ 0.3 to 4.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)-21
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.963.12
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.20.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.570.91
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.620.93
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.06
Startup time (s)1.21.8
Play -> record time (s)1.30.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.46.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240250
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Special Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting



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