Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P1000 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Bridge · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
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Nikon · Bridge · 16 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Nikon Coolpix P1000
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and the Nikon Coolpix P1000 are both 2018 bridge cameras with permanently attached lenses, so neither accepts interchangeable optics. The SX70 HS is the far more portable of the two. It weighs 608 g against the P1000's 1415 g, and its 127 x 91 x 117 mm body is smaller than the P1000's 146 x 119 x 181 mm frame. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2018 | 2018 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 20, 2018 | October 7, 2018 |
| Camera type |  Bridge | Bridge |
| Camera size | 127 x 91 x 117 mm | 146 x 119 x 181 mm |
| Camera weight | 608 g | 1415 g |
| Optics | 49/100 | 53/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe SX70 HS is the better pick for heavy cropping and quick bursts. Its 20 megapixel sensor produces more pixels than the P1000's 16, and it shoots at 10 fps rather than 7. Its 9 autofocus points also give you more placement options than the P1000's single point. For handheld steadiness and freezing motion, the P1000 has the edge. It offers in-body stabilisation, a 1/4000 second top shutter speed against 1/2000, and more high-sensitivity headroom with 6400 ISO native and 12800 ISO expanded versus the SX70 HS's 3200 ISO ceiling. Both use the same 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor format and a 100 ISO base setting. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 16 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 7 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | Expeed |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
32003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
32003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1544080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 235900009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor slow motion, the SX70 HS is the clear choice. It records at frame rates up to 120 fps, against the P1000's 60 fps ceiling, so a bird lifting off or a swing at the plate can be slowed right down in playback. Both cameras also match on the core recording options. They each record up to 4K and each has built-in timelapse for clouds, tides or sunset sequences. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Features | 54/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe P1000 gives you a larger monitor and room for a proper flash. Its 3.2-inch screen is a step up from the SX70 HS's 3-inch panel, and it accepts an external flash unit, where the SX70 HS offers only its built-in flash. They agree on the everyday controls and connections. Both have tilting screens for waist-level or overhead framing, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transferring images and remote control from a phone. Neither has GPS, so neither tags photos with location data. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
No |  Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9220001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe SX70 HS carries the longer rated battery life, at 325 shots against the P1000's 250, a gap of 75 shots. The P1000 answers with more flexible power and card options. It charges over USB, so you can top it up from a power bank between subjects, and its SD slot is UHS-I compatible for use with faster cards. Both cameras take the same SD, SDHC and SDXC card families in a single slot, and each uses its own battery pack. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E12 | EN-EL20a |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
325 shots1505000 | 250 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | No |  Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the SX70 HS for travel, family days out and casual wildlife walks. It is far lighter to carry, its 20 megapixels leave more room to crop a distant subject, and its 10 fps burst with 9 autofocus points suits children, pets and sport. Its 120 fps video also offers deeper slow motion than the P1000 can record.
Pick the P1000 when you shoot mostly from a fixed position and value steadier framing. Its in-body stabilisation, 1/4000 second shutter, higher ISO settings and external flash support suit stationary subjects in tricky light, while USB charging lets you top the battery up in the field. For a camera you carry all day, the SX70 HS is the easier choice.