Canon G7 X vs Canon SX520 HS

Below is a complete review of the Canon G7 X vs Canon SX520 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was brought out 2 months later than the SX520 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G7 X scores versus the SX520 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X features outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G7 X versus the SX520 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and SX520 HS is 88 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and SX520 HS.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G7 X will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.