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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 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
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-100

 SX520 HS EX-100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-100 SX520 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-100

 SX520 HS EX-100 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2014Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-100 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-100 Street photography info
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
55
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
good battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
53
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-100
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-100
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-100
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