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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced July 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 18 months after the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX520 HS Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2013Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX520 HS

 Galaxy Camera SX520 HS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX520 HS Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS against the Galaxy Camera.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Galaxy Camera is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SX520 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography factors
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (300g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
45
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $219 $450