Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was manufactured 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Sony W370
SX520 HS | W370 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX520 HS
W370 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Sony W370
SX520 HS | W370 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS versus the W370.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and W370.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $219 | $230 |