Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs PowerShot SX520 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

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 SX420 IS 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 SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX520 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 901cm³
(57 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX520 HS
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.46
Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 210

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX520 HS are that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 7 points for the PowerShot SX520 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX520 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Speed (frames/second)

2 2
Sensitivity

100 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Similar weight

442g 442g
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and PowerShot SX520 HS

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

9
7

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot SX420 IS.