Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 2 years after the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX520 HS scores versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS comes with 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) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS and the TG-1 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and TG-1 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.