Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung NX11

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 3 years after the NX11 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS offers external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the NX11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and NX11 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and NX11.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX520 HS will result in more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.