Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P100

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years later than the P100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the P100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS vs the P100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and P100 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and P100.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.