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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 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
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-FC100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 5 years later than the EX-FC100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX520 HS matches up against the EX-FC100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SX520 HS EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2009More recent by 68 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-FC100 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-FC100

 SX520 HS EX-FC100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS against the EX-FC100.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-FC100 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and EX-FC100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
55
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441g (0.97 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $219 $300