Nikon D7000 vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD7000PowerShot SX1 IS
      Predecessor ModelNikon D90
      Successor ModelNikon D7100
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel11.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      ProcessorEXPEED 2
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32643648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3696 x 2448, 2464 x 16322816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper-Fine, Fine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
      Focus Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points399
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.80"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1005.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 to 2 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Custom, Scene
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO1167
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Dimensions132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.13 x 3.03")128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.8"
      Package Weight4.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Battery PackEN-EL15AA batteries (NiMH recommended)
      Battery Life1050 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC card
      Other Nikon D7000 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secondsYes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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