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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-H20G, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years after the EX-H20G which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX520 HS grades versus the EX-H20G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX520 HS EX-H20G 
ReleasedJuly 2014September 2010More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-H20G SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX520 HS EX-H20G 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS vs the EX-H20G.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-H20G is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and EX-H20G.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine HS
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 16MP 14MP
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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $219 $300