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Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(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
Nikon P520
(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  • Superseded the Nikon P510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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon P520

 4000D P520 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon 4000D

 P520 4000D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer 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).

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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.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 size comparison

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

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 4000D
Street photography with Nikon P520
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Nikon P520 Sports photography factors
60
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
46
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
more heavy than others (550g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D Landscape photography features
Nikon P520 Landscape photography features
59
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
28
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (550 grams)
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon P520
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon Coolpix P520
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