Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX90V

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 8 months prior to the HX90V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX520 HS scores vs the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and HX90V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.