Canon SX520 HS vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX520 HS grades versus the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and RX100 VA.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX520 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.