Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S6000

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 4 years later than the S6000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX520 HS grades vs the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS vs the S6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and S6000 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and S6000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.