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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX530 HS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 4 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX520 HS scores against the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Sony W350

 SX520 HS W350 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX520 HS

 W350 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Sony W350

 SX520 HS W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS vs the W350.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and W350 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and W350.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Sony W350
55
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $219 $200