Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80
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![Nikon Coolpix P520 front Nikon Coolpix P520 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P520/Nikon-P520-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P80 front Nikon Coolpix P80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P80/Nikon-P80-front.jpg)
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33 Features
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Nikon P510
- Refreshed by Nikon P530
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Successor is Nikon P90
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and P80 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The P520 was unveiled 4 years after the P80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P520 grades against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Nikon Coolpix P80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Nikon P80
P520 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon P520
P80 | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Nikon P80
P520 | P80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 features external measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P520 vs the P80.
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Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and P80 is 66 and 75 respectively.
![Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and P80.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P520 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P520 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P520 vs Nikon P80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Nikon Coolpix P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 pounds) | 405g (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | - | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $380 | $400 |