Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX530 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX530 HS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 5 months prior to the SX530 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades vs the SX530 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Canon SX530 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon SX530 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX530 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS and the SX530 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SX530 HS is 69 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SX530 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.