Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX520 HS

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX520 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SX520 HS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 2 years later than the SX520 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the SX520 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV has got outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SX520 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV and the SX520 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and SX520 HS is 55 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and SX520 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will provide extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.