Canon SX520 HS vs Sony NEX-C3

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got 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 Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and NEX-C3 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and NEX-C3.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The newer SX520 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.