Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P520

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the P520 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX520 HS grades vs the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has got outside 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 P520 has dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS against the P520.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and P520 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and P520.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.