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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-FH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 4 years after the EX-FH100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX520 HS grades against the EX-FH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-FH100

 SX520 HS EX-FH100 
IntroducedJuly 2014June 2010More modern by 51 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-FH100 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-FH100

 SX520 HS EX-FH100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-FH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS vs the EX-FH100.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and EX-FH100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and EX-FH100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 × 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $219 $299