Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P7000

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon P7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years later than the P7000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS grades against the P7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys 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) and the Nikon P7000 has sizing of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon P7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS vs the P7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and P7000 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and P7000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX520 HS will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.