Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Launched January 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Older Model is Nikon P510
- Successor is Nikon P530

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX50 HS was introduced around the same time to the P520 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX50 HS grades against the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon P520
SX50 HS | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX50 HS
P520 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P520
SX50 HS | P520 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the P520.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and P520 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX50 HS and P520.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-15 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 595g (1.31 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $429 | $380 |