Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix P520 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P520

  • Introduced in March 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1000mm (42x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 125.2 x 84.1 x 101.6mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.0″)
  • 550g (17.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P520

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix P520: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Nikon Coolpix P520 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P520

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 18.10
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)
550g
(17.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)
1070cm³
(67 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the Coolpix P520 and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P520

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P520

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 7
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 200
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P520 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX420 IS: the built-in GPS.

Yields 19 points for the Coolpix P520.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix P520

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Nikon Coolpix P520 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and Coolpix P520

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Nikon Coolpix P520

11
19

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P520 as better choice.