Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P300

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon P300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 3 years later than the P300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX520 HS scores versus the P300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers outside dimensions 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 P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS vs the P300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and P300 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and P300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.