Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 18 months earlier than the SX520 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX50 HS grades against the SX520 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX50 HS versus Canon SX520 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX50 HS vs the SX520 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and SX520 HS is 65 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and SX520 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.