Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX100 IS and Nikon Coolpix P60

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX100 IS and Nikon Coolpix P60 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX100 IS ×
Nikon Coolpix P60 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX100 ISNikon Coolpix P60
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSX100 ISP60
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10996
Width (mm)4636
Height (mm)7164
Weight (g)323160
Waterproof--
SuccessorCanon SX110 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.12
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
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Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)Nikkor lens, 9 elements in 7 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 360.0036.00 - 180.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 60.004.00 - 32.00
Zoom ratio (x)105
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.22 - 0.28
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4940
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or smallContrast Detect with Face Priority AF, Auto (9-area automatic selection), Manual (99-area)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type; 0.2", 201K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)172,000153,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (80 - 800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 15-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AE-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Stitch Assist, Indoor, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, AquariumFace-Priority AF, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (first and second-curtain sync available)
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • real synchro
  • slow sync
Flash range description9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to Auto-
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-12
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 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.98-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.12
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.53-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.82-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)2.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)12-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400190
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables2 x AA Alkaline
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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