Canon A1300 vs Canon SX520 HS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX520 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched July 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon A1300 and Canon SX520 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX520 HS (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1300 was released 3 years before the SX520 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1300 scores versus the SX520 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot SX520 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon SX520 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX520 HS
| A1300 | SX520 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon A1300
| SX520 HS | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX520 HS
| A1300 | SX520 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1300 and Canon SX520 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 against the SX520 HS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and SX520 HS is 93 and 69 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and SX520 HS.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-07-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Digic 4+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-6.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 0cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 441 gr (0.97 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 210 images |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6LH |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $119 | $219 |