Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P520

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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon P520

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Canon SX10 IS advantages over Nikon P520

Bigger pixels
~ 1.69 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon P520 advantages over Canon SX10 IS

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
1,000 mm vs 560 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
921k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
18.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 1.4 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
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 Sony DSC-HX1

Canon SX10 IS

Sony DSC-HX1

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$499
1/2.4 inch

Manual focus
HDMI out

Compare Canon SX10 IS vs Sony DSC-HX1

Nikon P520

Sony DSC-HX1

$427
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$499
1/2.4 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P520 vs Sony DSC-HX1

Compared to Canon SX1 IS

Canon SX10 IS

Canon SX1 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$600
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
HDMI out

Compare Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX1 IS

Nikon P520

Canon SX1 IS

$427
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Canon SX20 IS

Canon SX10 IS

Canon SX20 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$400
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More pixels

Compare Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX20 IS

Nikon P520

Canon SX20 IS

$427
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P520 vs Canon SX20 IS

Compared to Nikon P510

Canon SX10 IS

Nikon P510

$400
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$649
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX10 IS vs 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

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Compared to Nikon P530

Canon SX10 IS

Nikon P530

$400
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

$279
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

Compare Canon SX10 IS vs 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

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