Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX610 HS

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon SX610 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 months prior to the SX610 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the SX610 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features external 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 SX610 HS has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon SX610 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS and the SX610 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SX610 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and SX610 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.