Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S32

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was launched 6 months after the S32 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX520 HS grades versus the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Nikon S32 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and S32 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and S32.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX520 HS will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.