Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched September 2014
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL6
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus E-PL7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is very similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SX520 HS was brought out around the same time to the E-PL7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the E-PL7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus E-PL7
SX520 HS | E-PL7 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Canon SX520 HS
E-PL7 | SX520 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 461k | Clearer display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus E-PL7
SX520 HS | E-PL7 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | September 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX520 HS versus Olympus E-PL7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the E-PL7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and E-PL7 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and E-PL7.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The SX520 HS has got the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder.
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2014-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lb) | 357 gr (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $219 | $499 |