Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 4 years after the EX-Z35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS scores against the EX-Z35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z35 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-Z35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-Z35 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and EX-Z35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.