Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX620 HS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon SX620 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 21 months before the SX620 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the SX620 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with exterior 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) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon SX620 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS against the SX620 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SX620 HS is 69 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SX620 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX520 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.