Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W650

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 2 years after the W650 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical measurements 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS and the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and W650 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.