Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 3 years later than the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS scores versus the EX-ZR100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR100 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS against the EX-ZR100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and EX-ZR100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.