Canon G16 vs Canon SX520 HS

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G16 versus Canon SX520 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was released 8 months before the SX520 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G16 scores versus the SX520 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 against the SX520 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SX520 HS is 85 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SX520 HS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX520 HS will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older G16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.