Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-Z400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX520 HS scores against the EX-Z400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-Z400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-Z400 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and EX-Z400.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.