Clicky

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

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
  • Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX530 HS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 HS
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX520 HS was announced 6 months after the SX700 HS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX520 HS grades versus the SX700 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX520 HS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX520 HS

 SX700 HS SX520 HS 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX520 HS SX700 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2014Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX700 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the SX700 HS.

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and SX700 HS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and SX700 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography advice
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
55
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Digic 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $219 $349