Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 8 months prior to the 1s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades against the 1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the 1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and 1s is 69 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and 1s.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX520 HS will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.