Nikon D7000 vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D7000 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 D7000 was introduced in November 2010 and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS was introduced in March 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D7000 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 39 Focus Points (39 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • 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 D7000
      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 D7000 and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      PROS

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D7000

      Nikon D7000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D7000 over Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Nikon D7000 vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 3648 x 2736
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 39 vs 9
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.80"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k 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 6.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Nikon D7500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D7100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D7200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Fujifilm X-S20
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Panasonic LX100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Fujifilm X-A5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FZ150
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 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 D7000.

      Nikon D7000 vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) vs 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 32 MB

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      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

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 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

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D3
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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 D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D7000 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k 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 D7000 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderCanon PowerShot SX1 IS has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Nikon D7000 features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 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 D7000 is equipped with EXPEED 2 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632 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 and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon D7000 comes with EN-EL15 battery pack with battery life of 1050 shots and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS comes with AA batteries (NiMH recommended) battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D7000 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slots. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D7000 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D7000, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. Nikon D7000 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D7000 has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has 9 focusing points. Nikon D7000 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D7000 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D7000 and ±2 range on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D7000 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D7000 and 5.20 m on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection to Nikon D7000 and via Hot Shoe to Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D7000 and 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D7000 body has dimensions of 132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.13 x 3.03") and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS body has dimensions of 128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46"). Nikon D7000 weighs 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS weighs 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz).

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      132 mm

      105 mm

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      128 mm

      88 mm

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      105 mm

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      88 mm

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      77 mm

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      88 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D7000 and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Nikon D7000 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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      81
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      78
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      79
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      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 D7000 and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and give them scores of 69 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. 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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      OVERALL
      69
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      83
      •   -1 EV Min AF Detection
      •   39 Focus Points
      •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      80
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 D7000

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      75
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1050 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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