• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P520 advantages over Canon SX720 HS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Nikon P520

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    35 mm vs 101 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    270g vs 550g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P510

Nikon P520
Nikon P510
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon P520 vs Nikon P510

Canon SX720 HS
Nikon P510
  • $469
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P510

Compared to Nikon P530

Nikon P520
Nikon P530
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Nikon P520 vs Nikon P530

Canon SX720 HS
Nikon P530
  • $469
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P530

Compared to Nikon L840

Nikon P520
Nikon L840
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon P520 vs Nikon L840

Canon SX720 HS
Nikon L840
  • $469
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L840

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Nikon P520
Panasonic ZS60
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic ZS60
  • $469
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon P520
Canon SX730 HS
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in GPS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P520 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX720 HS
Canon SX730 HS
  • $469
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

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