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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
69
Imaging
41
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  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS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").

Photography Glossary

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
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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
47
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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