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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 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
  • Released July 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 years after the EX-Z450 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX520 HS EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJuly 2014August 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-Z450 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX520 HS EX-Z450 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior 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-Z450 has dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-Z450.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-Z450 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-Z450.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than average (128g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
45
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.97 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $219 $229