Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W230

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS vs the W230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and W230 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and W230.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.