Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 3 years after the S9100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores vs the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS and the S9100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and S9100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and S9100.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.