Canon SX520 HS vs Sony WX150

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS and Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and WX150.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX150 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.