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Nikon Coolpix P520

A 2013 42x bridge camera (24-1000 mm equivalent) with an 18 MP sensor, a vari-angle 3.2" screen, an EVF and Full HD video in a 550 g body.

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Battery EN-EL5 200 shots per charge (CIPA) Every EN-EL5 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Core
Released
2013
Sensor
18MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Resolution
18.1 MP
Mount
Fixed 42x Nikkor 24-1000mm equivalent f/3-5.9
Dimensions
125.2 × 84.1 × 101.6mm
Weight
550g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF with face detection and target tracking
Stabilisation
Lens-shift VR (optical, in the lens)
Burst Rate
7fps
Battery Life
~200 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080p/30 (1080/60i)
Viewfinder
EVF, 0.2", 201k dots
Screen
3.2" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, AV out, mini HDMI
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
200 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
125 × 102 × 84mm
Weight (Grams)
550g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
7.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
3200
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.8
Street
4.6
Travel
4.5
Wedding & Events
2.2
Vlogging & Video
2.9
Documentary
2.5
Sports & Action
4.3
Landscape
3.3
Wildlife
5.0
Casual
2.9
Food
4.2
Macro
3.1
Architecture
3.8
Astrophotography
2.1
✅ Great For

No genre scores highly on our engine. Its best fit is Wildlife (5.0/10).

⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 2.1 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
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Wedding & Events 2.2 Held back by pro reliability and image quality / low light. Scored down: no flash sync.
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Documentary 2.5 Held back by audio and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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