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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 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
  • Released July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus FE-5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the FE-5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus FE-5010

 SX520 HS FE-5010 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon SX520 HS

 FE-5010 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus FE-5010

 SX520 HS FE-5010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior 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) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS vs the FE-5010.

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and FE-5010 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and FE-5010.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $219 $130