Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 19 months after the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and TG-630 iHS is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.