Canon G11 vs Canon SX520 HS

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon G11 vs Canon SX520 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was brought out 5 years prior to the SX520 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the G11 grades versus the SX520 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G11 and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon SX520 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Canon G11 vs Canon SX520 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G11 versus the SX520 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and SX520 HS is 83 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and SX520 HS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G11 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX520 HS will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.