Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX600 HS

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 7 months later than the SX600 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores versus the SX600 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX600 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS and the SX600 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SX600 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and SX600 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.