Nikon D2X vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D2X and the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D2X was introduced in June 2005 and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS was introduced in March 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D2X Highlights

      • 12.4 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 800 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 235k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D2X
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D2X and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      PROS

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D2X

      Nikon D2X
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2X over Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Nikon D2X vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.4 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 235k dot vs 230k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/3200 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D2Xs
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D4s
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Canon SX1 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX1 IS over Nikon D2X.

      Nikon D2X vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 3648 x 2736
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 2.80"
      Live View vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) vs 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 32 MB

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      Nikon D7000
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony NEX-3
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 50R
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D2X Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D2X Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
        Low Resolution Sensor12.4 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
        Low Resolution Screen235k dot230k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D2X has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 235k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a 2.80" Fully Articulated screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon PowerShot SX1 IS selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D2X has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderCanon PowerShot SX1 IS has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Nikon D2X features a 12.4 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 372.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D2X can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS comes with AA batteries (NiMH recommended) battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D2X has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D2X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2X, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. Nikon D2X can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Flash

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Nikon D2X has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D2X and 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D2X body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS body has dimensions of 128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46"). Nikon D2X weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS weighs 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz).

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      158 mm

      150 mm

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      128 mm

      88 mm

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      150 mm

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      88 mm

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      86 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D2X and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Nikon D2X and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      76
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D2X and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and give both of them the score of 59 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 59
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec

      Video

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      GOOD
      80
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D2X

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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