Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon A900

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 19 months prior to the A900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX520 HS grades vs the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS features outside 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 Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the A900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and A900 is 69 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and A900.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.