Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z29, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 5 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades vs the EX-Z29 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z29 has proportions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the EX-Z29.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and EX-Z29 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and EX-Z29.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX520 HS will render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.