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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 24 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX520 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJuly 2014August 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX520 HS

 Galaxy Camera 3G SX520 HS 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX520 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer SX520 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
46
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
55
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
36
pretty wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2012-08-29
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441g (0.97 lb) 305g (0.67 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 All around 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
Launch pricing $219 $606