Canon 550D vs Canon SX520 HS

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 550D and Canon SX520 HS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the SX520 HS (16MP) is pretty similar but the 550D (APS-C) and SX520 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 550D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the SX520 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 550D matches up versus the SX520 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 550D Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 550D offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 550D vs the SX520 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and SX520 HS is 70 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and SX520 HS.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 550D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 550D will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 550D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.