Nikon P520 vs Sony HX20V

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P520 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was unveiled 7 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P520 scores versus the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P520 compared to the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and HX20V is 66 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and HX20V.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger P520 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.