Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2014
- Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2009

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was unveiled 4 years after the EX-Z33 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores against the EX-Z33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-Z33
SX520 HS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 60 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX520 HS
EX-Z33 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z33
SX520 HS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS vs the EX-Z33.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-Z33 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and EX-Z33.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2009-08-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (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 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lbs) | 106 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-82 |
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 card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $219 | $120 |