Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-S7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 4 years later than the EX-S7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS scores versus the EX-S7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has external 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-S7 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-S7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the EX-S7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-S7 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and EX-S7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.