Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon P520

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.

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.

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.

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

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.