Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 5 years before the SX70 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX520 HS grades against the SX70 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX70 HS has sizing of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX70 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SX70 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SX70 HS is 69 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SX70 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX520 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.