Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs PowerShot SX520 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX520 HS

  • Introduced in July 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.4-6.0
  • No WiFi
  • 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm³ (4.7″ x 3.2″ x 3.6″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX520 HS

Coolpix P1000 vs PowerShot SX520 HS: 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.).

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX520 HS

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 2
Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 210
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the Coolpix P1000 is made easy by the connector for an external microphone, that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 25 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX520 HS

Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)
442g
(14.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)
901cm³
(57 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX520 HS are the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000 and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the PowerShot SX520 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX520 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

16.00 16.00
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P1000 and PowerShot SX520 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

25
4

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P1000 as better choice.