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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-ZR10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 3 years after the EX-ZR10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores versus the EX-ZR10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SX520 HS EX-ZR10 
LaunchedJuly 2014September 2010More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-ZR10 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SX520 HS EX-ZR10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution461k461kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-ZR10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-ZR10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $190