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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P510
  • New Model is Nikon P530
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon P520

 SX700 HS P520 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX700 HS

 P520 SX700 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P520

 SX700 HS P520 
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).

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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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
Nikon P520 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Nikon P520 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P520
65
lighter than competitors (269g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
heavier than competition (550 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
47
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Nikon P520 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (550g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon P520
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix P520
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