Canon SX230 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 4 years before the SX520 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX230 HS grades against the SX520 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has sizing of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS and Canon SX520 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS and the SX520 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and SX520 HS is 91 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and SX520 HS.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.