Canon N100 vs Canon SX520 HS

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon N100 vs Canon SX520 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the SX520 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N100 grades vs the SX520 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 vs the SX520 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SX520 HS is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and SX520 HS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX520 HS will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.