Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s 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
- Revealed July 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Updated by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus 1
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.
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The SX520 HS was introduced 8 months prior to the 1s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades against the 1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Olympus 1s
SX520 HS | 1s |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Canon SX520 HS
1s | SX520 HS | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | July 2014 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+579k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus 1s
SX520 HS | 1s | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Canon SX520 HS and Olympus 1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the 1s.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1s-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and 1s is 69 and 79 respectively.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1s-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and 1s.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX520 HS will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1s-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1s-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX520 HS vs Olympus 1s Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus Stylus 1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Olympus Stylus 1s |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 grams (0.97 lbs) | 402 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 450 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $219 | $699 |