Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-FH25

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-FH25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-FH25 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 4 years after the EX-FH25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores vs the EX-FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-FH25 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys 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) and the Casio EX-FH25 has specifications of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS versus the EX-FH25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and EX-FH25 is 69 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-FH25.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.