Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 23 months after the EX-ZR1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-ZR1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-ZR1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-ZR1000 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-ZR1000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.