Canon G12 vs Canon SX520 HS

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon G12 vs Canon SX520 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G12 was revealed 4 years before the SX520 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G12 grades versus the SX520 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G12 and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G12 Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G12 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon SX520 HS has sizing of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G12 versus the SX520 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G12 and SX520 HS is 83 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G12 and SX520 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX520 HS will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.