Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S31

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 14 months later than the S31 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades against the S31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has 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) whilst the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS versus the S31.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and S31 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and S31.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX520 HS will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.