Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S3300

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S3300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 2 years after the S3300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS grades versus the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS and the S3300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and S3300 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and S3300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.