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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX530 HS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-ZS10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS matches up against the EX-ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 SX520 HS EX-ZS10 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon SX520 HS

 EX-ZS10 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZS10

 SX520 HS EX-ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS10 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Casio EX-ZS10 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 are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS and the EX-ZS10.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and EX-ZS10 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and EX-ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
47
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography highlights
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS10
55
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX520 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lb) -
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $219 $120