Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs PowerShot SX50 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX50 HS

  • Introduced in September 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 12 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 80 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 71.00mm (2.8″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1200mm (50x), f3.4-6.5
  • No WiFi
  • 123 x 87 x 105.9mm³ (4.8″ x 3.4″ x 4.2″)
  • 598g (19.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX50 HS

Coolpix P1000 vs PowerShot SX50 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Coolpix P1000 vs PowerShot SX50 HS: Viewfinder

Coolpix P1000 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.68x.

The PowerShot SX50 HS has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 0.20 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.50x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

Coolpix P1000 (0.68x)

PowerShot SX50 HS (0.50x)

Better choice: Nikon Coolpix P1000

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX50 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 12.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 2
Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

2.36 0.20
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)

WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the better viewfinder, that the display has a higher resolution and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the Coolpix P1000 is made easy by the connector for an external microphone and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 25 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX50 HS

Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 80 – 6400 ISO
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 315
Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)
598g
(19.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)
1133cm³
(71 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX50 HS are the larger sensitivity, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000. Another advantage over the Coolpix P1000: the more compact size.

Yields 11 points for the PowerShot SX50 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX50 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Articulated screen

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P1000 and PowerShot SX50 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

25
11

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P1000 as better choice.