Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus VH-410

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus VH-410, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 24 months later than the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS grades vs the VH-410 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outer dimensions 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 VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS and the VH-410.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and VH-410 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and VH-410.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX520 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.