Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 18 months after the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Galaxy Camera is 69 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX520 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.