Canon S90 vs Canon SX520 HS

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon S90 versus Canon SX520 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was announced 5 years earlier than the SX520 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S90 scores vs the SX520 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Canon S90 versus Canon SX520 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S90 versus the SX520 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and SX520 HS is 92 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and SX520 HS.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S90 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX520 HS will give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.