Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W
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![Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS/Canon-SX520-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W 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
- Launched July 2014
- Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX520 HS was released 4 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS matches up against the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung HZ35W
SX520 HS | HZ35W | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 51 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX520 HS
HZ35W | SX520 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung HZ35W
SX520 HS | HZ35W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest 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)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS against the HZ35W.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and HZ35W.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-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 Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | - | WB650 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $219 | $300 |