Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX520 HS

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX500 IS vs Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SX520 HS (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 23 months prior to the SX520 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX500 IS scores versus the SX520 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS and the SX520 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and SX520 HS is 80 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and SX520 HS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.