Canon 1D X III vs Nikon P520

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D X III versus Nikon P520, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X III (20MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the 1D X III (Full frame) and P520 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X III was released 7 years after the P520 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 1D X III matches up vs the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and Nikon Coolpix P520. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D X III Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X III has outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D X III and the P520.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and P520 is 50 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and P520.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D X III will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 1D X III is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.