Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus VR-340

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus VR-340, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years after the VR-340 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores versus the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS and the VR-340.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and VR-340 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and VR-340.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.