Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm) Bridge camera with 18.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.20" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

Nikon Coolpix P520 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Nikon Coolpix P(xxx|1000) series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Nikon P950 Compare	January 2020	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.20" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P1000 Compare	July 2018	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.20" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P900 Compare	March 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P610 Compare	February 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P600 Compare	February 2014	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P530 Compare	February 2014	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P340 Compare	February 2014	12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P330 Compare	March 2013	12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch	100 - 12,800	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P520	January 2013	18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Articulated 3.20" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P510 Compare	July 2012	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P310 Compare	June 2012	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P300 Compare	May 2011	12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	160 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 922k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P500 Compare	February 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	160 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Nikon P100 Compare	July 2010	10.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix P900 vs Coolpix P610 vs Coolpix P600 vs Coolpix P530.

In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix P520.

Here we are comparing Nikon Coolpix P520 to its predecessor Coolpix P510 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Coolpix P510.

In 2014 Nikon Coolpix P520 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P530. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon Coolpix P520 and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Coolpix P530.

Fully Articulated screen

Nikon Coolpix P520 has a 3.20" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon Coolpix P520 features a 18.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 28.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Nikon Coolpix P520 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC

Nikon Coolpix P520 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Input

Nikon Coolpix P520 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix P520 comes with EN-EL5 battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.

Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

The camera has 15 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon Coolpix P520's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.

Flash

Nikon Coolpix P520 has a built-in flash.

Nikon Coolpix P520 has dimensions of 125 x 84 x 102 mm (4.92 x 3.31 x 4.02"). It weighs 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

125 mm (4.92")

84 mm (3.31")

84 mm (3.31")