Canon SX520 HS vs Sony S2100

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and S2100.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.