Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P520

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 11 months prior to the P520 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the P520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon P520 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the P520.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and P520 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and P520.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P520 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.