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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-H30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the EX-H30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-H30

 SX520 HS EX-H30 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-H30 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-H30

 SX520 HS EX-H30 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS features outer measurements 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-H30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the EX-H30.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and EX-H30 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and EX-H30.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
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 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $219 $709