Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS grades against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and HZ50W is 69 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and HZ50W.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.