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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 2 years after the L810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX520 HS L810 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2012Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX520 HS

 L810 SX520 HS 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon L810

 SX520 HS L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon L810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS against the L810.

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and L810 is 69 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and L810.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography features
Nikon L810 Travel photography features
55
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L810
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $219 $280