Compare Canon SX50 HS with Nikon P520

Canon SX50 HS with Nikon P520 Comparison

Canon SX50 HS and Nikon P520 Main Features

January, 2013

12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

24-1200 mm (50x) F3.4-6.5 Zoom Lens

24-1000 mm (41.7x) F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens

80 - 6400 ISO

80 - 3200 ISO

Optical Image Stabilization

2" Articulated Screen

3" Articulated Screen

Electronic Viewfinder

202k dot Electronic viewfinder

2.0 fps continuous shooting

7.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

Built-In GPS

123 x 87 x 106 mm, 595g.

125 x 84 x 102 mm, 550g.

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Nikon Coolpix P520 with Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Overview

Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX50 HS with Nikon Coolpix P520. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2013. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix P520 is greater than that of PowerShot SX50 HS. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Nikon P520 has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder PowerShot SX50 HS has a higher resolution of 202k dots, Coolpix P520 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX50 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX50 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	PowerShot SX50 HS	Coolpix P520
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Model	PowerShot SX50 HS	Coolpix P520
Announced	January, 2013	January, 2013
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	0	1
Screen
Screen Size	2"	3"
Screen Type	Articulated	Articulated
Screen Resolution	461k pixels	921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	202
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	9
Number of Cross Focus Points	0	0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/15 sec	1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec	1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting	2.0 fps	7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.50	no built-in flash
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	6.16 x 4.62 mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area	28.5 mm²	28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 MP	18 MP
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000	4896 x 3672
Max Native ISO	6400	3200
Min Native ISO	80	80
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	None	Built-In
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	none
Battery
Battery Life	315 shots	200 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NB-10L	EN-EL5
Physical
Weight	595 g	550 g
Physical Dimensions	123 x 87 x 106 mm	125 x 84 x 102 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly