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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Refreshed by Nikon P530
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 24 months later than the P520 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX710 HS grades against the P520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon P520

 SX710 HS P520 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX710 HS

 P520 SX710 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P520

 SX710 HS P520 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the P520.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and P520 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and P520.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
Nikon P520 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon P520 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average in class (269g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
heavier than competitors (550g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (550g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P520
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix P520
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 230 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $380