Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Successor is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-100 (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

The SX520 HS was brought out 6 months later than the EX-100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS grades against the EX-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-100
SX520 HS | EX-100 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX520 HS
EX-100 | SX520 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-100
SX520 HS | EX-100 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-100 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX520 HS will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Casio Exilim EX-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Casio Exilim EX-100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2014-02-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/20000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 6.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 lb) | 389 grams (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
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 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $219 | $572 |