Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S810c

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 4 months after the S810c and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the S810c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and S810c is 69 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and S810c.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account.