Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V
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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 Sony HX100V 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
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Successor is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX520 HS was manufactured 2 years after the HX100V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX520 HS matches up against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Sony HX100V
SX520 HS | HX100V | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Canon SX520 HS
HX100V | SX520 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Sony HX100V
SX520 HS | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior dimensions 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 Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS and the HX100V.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and HX100V.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX520 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lb) | 577 gr (1.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $219 | $429 |