Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 3 years after the SP-610UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS grades versus the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Olympus SP-610UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got 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) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS and the SP-610UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and SP-610UZ is 69 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.