Canon S95 vs Canon SX520 HS

Below is a complete review of the Canon S95 vs Canon SX520 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SX520 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SX520 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S95 scores versus the SX520 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX520 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S95 vs Canon SX520 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S95 compared to the SX520 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SX520 HS is 93 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and SX520 HS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S95 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX520 HS will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.