Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 11 months before the SX520 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX510 HS grades against the SX520 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 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).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the SX520 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SX520 HS is 80 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SX520 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.