Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix P520. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon P520
SX710 HS | P520 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Canon SX710 HS
P520 | SX710 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P520
SX710 HS | P520 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and P520 is 89 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P520 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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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 |