Canon SX30 IS vs Nikon P520

Let's look closer at the Canon SX30 IS and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the P520 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the P520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS has external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS versus the P520.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and P520 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and P520.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P520 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.