Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax RS1500

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax RS1500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 3 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS scores vs the RS1500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Pentax Optio RS1500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outer 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 Pentax RS1500 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the RS1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and RS1500 is 69 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and RS1500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.