Canon SX520 HS vs Canon XC10

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon XC10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and XC10 (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 8 months before the XC10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX520 HS scores versus the XC10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Canon XC10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon XC10 has dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon XC10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the XC10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and XC10 is 69 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and XC10.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX520 HS will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX520 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.