| General | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Canon |
| Model | Coolpix P520 | PowerShot N Facebook ready |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.91 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.1 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 3,200 | 80 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 2248 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Contrast Detect (sensor) | Contrast Detect (sensor) |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 24 - 1000 mm | 28 - 224 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 41.7x | 8x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.0 - 5.9 | f/3.0 - 5.9 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | PureColor II G touch |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.20" | 2.80" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 |
| Shutter | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 8 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 7.0 fps | 2.3 fps |
| Flash | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Fill Flash Second-Curtain Sync Slow Sync TTL Auto | |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102 mm (4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02") | 79 x 60 x 29 mm (3.11 x 2.36 x 1.14") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz) | 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.4 x 6.7 x 5.3" | |
| Package Weight | 2.85 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL5 | NB-9L |
| Battery Life | 200 shots | 200 shots |
| Internal Storage | 15 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Other | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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