Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2010

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was announced 4 years after the EX-Z800 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the EX-Z800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-Z800
SX520 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX520 HS
EX-Z800 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-Z800
SX520 HS | EX-Z800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-Z800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and EX-Z800 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and EX-Z800.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-08-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-120 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $219 | $150 |