Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P510
- New Model is Nikon P530

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was launched 13 months later than the P520 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX700 HS scores versus the P520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Nikon Coolpix P520. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon P520
SX700 HS | P520 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX700 HS
P520 | SX700 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P520
SX700 HS | P520 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P520 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS against the P520.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and P520 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and P520.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lb) | 550 grams (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $349 | $380 |