Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 19 months later than the EX-ZR400 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS grades versus the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR400. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external dimensions 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-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the EX-ZR400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-ZR400 is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-ZR400.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX520 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.