Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Nikon Coolpix P520

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix P900Coolpix P520
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P510
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix P1000 Nikon Coolpix P530
      MSRP$599
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.16 x 4.62 mm
      Total Pixels16.76 Megapixel18.91 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564896 x 3672
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Contrast Detect (sensor)
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Focal Length4.3 - 357 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 2000 mm24 - 1000 mm
      Optical Zoom83.3x41.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.5f/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution921k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Fill Flash
      Second-Curtain Sync
      Slow Sync
      TTL Auto
      Flash Range11.50 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Dimensions140 x 103 x 137 mm (5.51 x 4.06 x 5.39")125 x 84 x 102 mm (4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Battery PackEN-EL23EN-EL5
      Battery Life360 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage15 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P900 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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