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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX710 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 months before the SX710 HS so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the SX710 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX520 HS SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX520 HS

 SX710 HS SX520 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX710 HS

 SX520 HS SX710 HS 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2015Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SX710 HS.

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SX710 HS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SX710 HS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography advice
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography advice
55
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than average (269g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical 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 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 images 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $219 $349