Canon SX520 HS vs Sony H200

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 19 months after the H200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS and the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and H200.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.