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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX520 HS
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 24 months later than the P520 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX530 HS scores vs the P520 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon P520

 SX530 HS P520 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX530 HS

 P520 SX530 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P520

 SX530 HS P520 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX530 HS against the P520.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and P520 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and P520.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon P520 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P520
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
46
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 shots)
more heavy than others in class (550g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon P520 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Nikon P520
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (550g)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon P520
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix P520
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.6 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $380