Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 550WP

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus 550WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the 550WP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and 550WP is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and 550WP.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.