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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Released July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 4 years after the EX-H15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the EX-H15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX520 HS EX-H15 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-H15 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX520 HS EX-H15 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Casio EX-H15 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS vs the EX-H15.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-H15 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-H15.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441g (0.97 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $300