Canon SX520 HS vs Sony a1

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was released 7 years before the a1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX520 HS scores versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony a1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS vs the a1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and a1 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and a1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX520 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.