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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX530 HS
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus FE-4030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 4 years later than the FE-4030 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores vs the FE-4030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SX520 HS FE-4030 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2010More recent by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SX520 HS

 FE-4030 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus FE-4030

 SX520 HS FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the FE-4030.

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and FE-4030 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and FE-4030.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
35
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
55
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 441g (0.97 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $219 $130