Nikon Coolpix P520 with Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Overview
Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX720 HS with Nikon Coolpix P520.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Canon SX720 HS was released in 2016, and Nikon P520 in 2013.
PowerShot SX720 HS is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix P520 3 years older.
However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX720 HS is greater than that of Coolpix P520. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
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.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Coolpix P520 has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot SX720 HS doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
PowerShot SX720 HS |
Coolpix P520 |
| Brand |
Canon
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Nikon
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| Model |
PowerShot SX720 HS |
Coolpix P520 |
| Announced |
February, 2016 |
January, 2013 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/3200 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.9 fps |
7.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
4.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| 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 |
20 MP |
18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
4896 x 3672 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
none |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
250 shots |
200 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NB-13L |
EN-EL5 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
270 g |
550 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
110 x 64 x 36 mm |
125 x 84 x 102 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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