Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 months before the SX710 HS so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the SX710 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SX710 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SX710 HS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SX710 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.