Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1

Let's look closer at the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was launched 9 months later than the 1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX520 HS scores versus the 1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the 1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and 1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and 1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX520 HS will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.