The Canon PowerShot SX520 HS is 5.2 mm narrower, 2.4 mm shorter, 9.7 mm thinner and 109 g lighter than the Nikon Coolpix P520.
| Nikon Coolpix P520 | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W × H × D) | 125.2 × 84.1 × 101.6 mm | 120 × 81.7 × 91.9 mm |
| Weight | 550 g | 441 g |
| Lens | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Announced | 2013 | 2014 |