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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX530 HS
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SX520 HS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 11 months before the SX520 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX510 HS grades against the SX520 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX520 HS

 SX510 HS SX520 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon SX510 HS

 SX520 HS SX510 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2014August 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX520 HS

 SX510 HS SX520 HS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution461k461kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the SX520 HS.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SX520 HS is 80 and 69 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SX520 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography information
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography highlights
Canon SX520 HS Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography information
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography advice
40
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX520 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX520 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCanon PowerShot SX520 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 4+
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-6.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 441 gr (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $219