Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 4 years after the EX-Z550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS scores versus the EX-Z550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-Z550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-Z550 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and EX-Z550.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.