Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V
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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 HX200V 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
- Released July 2014
- Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
- New Model is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX520 HS was released 2 years later than the HX200V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX520 HS grades versus the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Sony HX200V
SX520 HS | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX520 HS
HX200V | SX520 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Sony HX200V
SX520 HS | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS offers external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the HX200V.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and HX200V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX520 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lbs) | 583 gr (1.29 lbs) |
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 images | 450 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $219 | $480 |