Canon SX520 HS vs Nikon S9700

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 6 months after the S9700 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer measurements 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 S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS and Nikon S9700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the S9700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and S9700 is 69 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and S9700.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.