Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P310

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the P310 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX520 HS scores versus the P310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix P310. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with 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) while the Nikon P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the P310.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and P310 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and P310.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.