Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P100

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P100 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS ×
Nikon Coolpix P100 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix P100
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberSX500P100
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20122010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104114
Width (mm)8099
Height (mm)7083
Weight (g)341486
Waterproof--
SuccessorCanon SX510-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1610.3
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)1.341.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.810
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)).MOV (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-Nikkor ED Lens with 3 ED and 4 Aspherical Elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0026.00 - 678.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.006.00 - 120.00
Zoom ratio (x)3026
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)050
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)Contrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF; 0.2-inch, 230K dot color LCD
1↑Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; (Higher in 4MP Low Light scene mode)Auto (160 - 800), High ISO Auto (160 - 1600), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/8000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSCN (Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Snow, Fireworks), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature EffectSport Continuous, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Flash range description1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T))ISO Auto: [W] 0.5 to 10m (1 ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.), [T] 1.7 to 2.5m (5 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft 2 in.)
Max flash sync (s)1/1600-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-43
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)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • hdmi output
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.65
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.810
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.17
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.31
Startup time (s)-2.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)195250
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L 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 (imagebrowser ex
  • photostitch)
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.6 - 10.7
  • windows 7 sp1 / vista sp2 / xp sp3
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4 Processor, Zoom Framing Assist, 720p HD Movies.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-camera High Dynamic Range, Night Landscape Mode (hand-held), Best Shot Selector



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