Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS
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Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Successor is Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SX520 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 6D was released 17 months before the SX520 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 6D grades against the SX520 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon SX520 HS
6D | SX520 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Sharper display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon 6D
SX520 HS | 6D | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | February 2013 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Canon SX520 HS
6D | SX520 HS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 6D features outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Canon SX520 HS has specifications of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 6D versus the SX520 HS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and SX520 HS is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and SX520 HS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 6D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 6D vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-02-12 | 2014-07-29 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5+ | Digic 4+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.4-6.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 0cm |
Available lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.50 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lbs) | 441 gr (0.97 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2340 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 images | 210 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,699 | $219 |