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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years prior to the P520 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS scores versus the P520 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon P520

 SX200 IS P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX200 IS

 P520 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P520

 SX200 IS P520 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the P520.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and P520 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and P520.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon P520 Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Nikon P520 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P520 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P520 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (247g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Nikon P520 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon P520
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $380