Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 7 months after the TG-850 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX520 HS scores versus the TG-850 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS against the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and TG-850 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SX520 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.