Canon SX520 HS vs Sony WX300
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony WX300 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
- Revealed July 2014
- Old Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350
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Following is a extended review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX520 HS was announced 18 months after the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS scores vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Sony WX300
| SX520 HS | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2014 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX520 HS
| WX300 | SX520 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Sony WX300
| SX520 HS | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the WX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and WX300.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX300 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
| 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 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.50 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 441 grams (0.97 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $219 | $330 |