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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Announced July 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX520 HS EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJuly 2014August 2009Newer by 60 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-Z33 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX520 HS EX-Z33 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
55
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
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