Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon P330

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon P330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 18 months later than the P330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores versus the P330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix P330. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon P330 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features external 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 Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the P330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and P330 is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and P330.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX520 HS will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.