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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
69 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 19 months later than the EX-ZR700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX520 HS scores against the EX-ZR700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 SX520 HS EX-ZR700 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX520 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR700 SX520 HS 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR700

		

		

			
 SX520 HS EX-ZR700 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR700 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS against the EX-ZR700.
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and EX-ZR700 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and EX-ZR700.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the release date  of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
46
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
45
 long zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
51
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
55
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (1008mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
45
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery (210 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
52
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.97 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $219 $370