Nikon P520 vs Sony A6600

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon P520 vs Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the P520 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The P520 was released 7 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P520 scores against the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 features external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P520 against the A6600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and A6600 is 66 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and A6600.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P520 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6600 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.