Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX60 HS vs PowerShot SX520 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Specs

PowerShot SX60 HS

  • Introduced in October 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 21-1365mm (65x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 127.6 x 92.6 x 114.3mm³ (5.0″ x 3.6″ x 4.5″)
  • 650g (21.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX60 HS

PowerShot SX520 HS

  • Introduced in July 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.4-6.0
  • No WiFi
  • 120.0 x 81.7 x 91.9mm³ (4.7″ x 3.2″ x 3.6″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX520 HS

PowerShot SX60 HS vs PowerShot SX520 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX60 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX60 HS

PowerShot SX520 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.10 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 2
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.46
Articulated monitor (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

340 210
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX60 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX60 HS scores 18 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

PowerShot SX60 HS

PowerShot SX520 HS
Weighs less (2)

650g
(21.0 oz.)		 442g
(14.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

1351cm³
(85 cu.in.)		 901cm³
(57 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX520 HS are the lower weight than the PowerShot SX60 HS and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the PowerShot SX520 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX60 HS

PowerShot SX520 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX60 HS and PowerShot SX520 HS

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

18
4

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX60 HS as better choice.