Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P1000

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 years prior to the P1000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS grades against the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the P1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and P1000 is 69 and 49 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and P1000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.