Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX520 HS and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years after the HX9V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and HX9V.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.