Comparison between Canon PowerShot G1 X vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Cameras. The comparision between these Digital Cameras is based on Quick Specs, Basic Information, Features, Technical Specifications and Other Basic Features. Also see Price Comparision between Canon PowerShot G1 X vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Digital Cameras
Remote control | Yes (Optional (RS60-E3)) | N/A | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | N/A | ||
HDMI | Yes (Mini) | N/A | ||
Wireless | N/A | Optional |
Max resolution | 4352 x 3264 | N/A | ||
Sensor photo detectors | N/A | N/A | ||
Effective pixels | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Built-in flash | Yes | N/A | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | N/A | ||
External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) | N/A | ||
Continuous drive | Yes (1.9 fps) | N/A | ||
Metering modes | Multi,Center-weighted,Spot | Multi,Center-weighted,Spot | ||
WB Bracketing | No | N/A | ||
Aperture priority | Yes | Yes | ||
Shutter priority | Yes | Yes | ||
Manual exposure mode | Yes | Yes | ||
Subject / scene modes | Yes | Yes |
Format | H.264 | N/A | ||
Microphone | Stereo | Stereo | ||
Speaker | Stereo | Mono | ||
Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 | ||
Videography notes | Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps | N/A |
ISO | Auto, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800 | Auto,80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200 | ||
White balance presets | 7 | N/A | ||
Custom white balance | Yes (2) | N/A | ||
Image stabilization | Optical | Optical | ||
Uncompressed format | RAW | Unknown | ||
Image stabilization notes | N/A | N/A |
Autofocus | Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Contrast Detect (sensor) | ||
Manual focus | Yes | Yes | ||
Focal length multiplier | N/A | N/A | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | N/A |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Unknown | ||
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" | ||
Live view | Yes | N/A | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic | ||
Viewfinder coverage | N/A | N/A | ||
Viewfinder resolution | N/A | N/A | ||
Screen Resolution | N/A | N/A | ||
Touch screen | No | N/A |
Environmentally sealed | No | N/A | ||
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack | ||
Battery description | Lithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery & charger | Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion battery | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 250 | 200 | ||
Weight (inc. batteries) | 534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84oz) | 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40oz) | ||
Dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56") | 125 x 84 x 102 mm(4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02") |
camera type | Point and Shoot | Point and Shoot |