Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus VG-160

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus VG-160, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the VG-160 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS provides 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 VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS and the VG-160.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and VG-160 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and VG-160.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.