Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P530

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 6 months later than the P530 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX520 HS matches up against the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix P530. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS features external dimensions 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 P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon P530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the P530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and P530 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and P530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.