Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX99

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very comparable but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 years before the HX99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX520 HS scores against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and HX99 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and HX99.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX520 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.