Canon G9 X vs Canon SX520 HS

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G9 X and Canon SX520 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was introduced 15 months later than the SX520 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X scores versus the SX520 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X and the SX520 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and SX520 HS is 92 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and SX520 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher G9 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.