Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W570

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 3 years after the W570 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS and the W570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and W570.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX520 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.