Canon SX520 HS vs Sony H55

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years after the H55 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the H55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and H55 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and H55.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.