Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
- Launched February 2018
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Launched January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P510
- New Model is Nikon P530

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 4000D and Nikon P520, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the 4000D (APS-C) and P520 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

The 4000D was announced 5 years after the P520 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 4000D grades against the P520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 4000D & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 4000D Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon P520
4000D | P520 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon 4000D
P520 | 4000D | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon P520
4000D | P520 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 4000D has got outside measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Canon 4000D and Nikon P520 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 4000D and the P520.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and P520 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and P520.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The 4000D includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern 4000D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 4000D | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 436 grams (0.96 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $293 | $380 |