Canon SX520 HS vs Sony TX66

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX520 HS and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 2 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS scores against the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX520 HS and the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and TX66 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and TX66.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX66 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.