Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX520 HS

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX30 IS versus Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX520 HS (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 4 years before the SX520 HS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX30 IS scores versus the SX520 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS offers external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX520 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS against the SX520 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX520 HS is 64 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and SX520 HS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.