Canon SX520 HS vs Sony WX80

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX520 HS and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 19 months later than the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS against the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WX80 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and WX80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX520 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.