Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Canon PowerShot SX70 HS.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon Coolpix P950 and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Nikon Coolpix P950 has a 16.0 MP and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS has a 20.3 MP resolution.

  Nikon Coolpix P950 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
  Nikon Coolpix P950 Front Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Nikon Canon
Megapixels 16.0 20.3
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor n/a n/a
AA Filter None
Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 100 - Max 6400 Min 100 - Max 3200
Full ISO Settings Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) Auto (100-800), 100-3200
Startup Time
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking Contrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) Auto (100-800), 100-3200
Shutter Speed Range 1/4000 - 5 sec 1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode No No
JPEG Buffer Size 10
AW Buffer Size
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.2 3.0
LCD Resolution 921,000 dots 921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen No No
Articulating Screen Yes Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen Yes Yes
Selfie Screen Yes Yes
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type 1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensor EVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor
Focus Peaking Yes Yes
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30p/​25p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p)
Video File Format MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support UHS-I compliant
Microphone Jack No Yes
Headphone Jack No No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/4000 1/2000
Internal connections Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No No
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 255 shots
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 35.5 oz (1,005 g) includes batteries 21.4 oz (608 g) includes batteries
Size 5.5 x 4.3 x 5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) 5.0 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (127 x 91 x 116 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $799.00
Buy starting from $549.00
Release Date 2020-02-01 2018-11-30