Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB700

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years after the WB700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS matches up against the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has external 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) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS vs the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WB700 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and WB700.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.