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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 4 years after the EX-Z2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up against the EX-Z2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 SX520 HS EX-Z2000 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-Z2000 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 SX520 HS EX-Z2000 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS offers external 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-Z2000 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS against the EX-Z2000.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-Z2000 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and EX-Z2000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
55
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (152g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (152g)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $219 $0