Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S5300

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S5300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 7 months after the S5300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the S5300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS features outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the S5300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and S5300 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and S5300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX520 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.