Canon SX520 HS vs Sony A33

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX520 HS and Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was launched 3 years later than the A33 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX520 HS scores vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS against the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and A33 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and A33.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX520 HS will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.