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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • New Model is Nikon P530
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 5 years later than the P520 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades against the P520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon P520

 SX70 HS P520 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2013Fresher by 69 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX70 HS

 P520 SX70 HS 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P520

 SX70 HS P520 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS against the P520.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and P520 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and P520.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography factors
Nikon P520 Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (608 grams)
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography information
Nikon P520 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
64
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
more heavy than average in class (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
heavier than competition (550g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P520 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon P520 Vlogging advice
64
pretty wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than average in class (608g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon P520
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $380