Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX60 HS

Let's look closer at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced at a similar time to the SX60 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX520 HS scores versus the SX60 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Canon PowerShot SX60 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Canon SX60 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has sizing of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX60 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS vs the SX60 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SX60 HS is 69 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SX60 HS.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.