Nikon D1H vs Canon PowerShot SX270 HS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD1HPowerShot SX270 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Successor ModelNikon D2H Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels2.7 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution2000 x 13124000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 500 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.8 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      Exposure Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Dimensions157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")106 x 63 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.48 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Battery PackNB-6L
      Battery Life210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D1H Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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