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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX530 HS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 6 years before the SX520 HS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS scores against the SX520 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SX520 HS

 SX200 IS SX520 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SX520 HS SX200 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2014May 2009Newer by 63 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX520 HS

 SX200 IS SX520 HS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Canon SX520 HS has dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS against the SX520 HS.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SX520 HS is 90 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and SX520 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX520 HS Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
63
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX520 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCanon PowerShot SX520 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2014-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.4-6.0
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 441 grams (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $219