Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus SZ-10

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS grades versus the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the SZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SZ-10 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.