Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Canon PowerShot SX5xx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Canon PowerShot SX5xx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Canon SX540 HS Compare	January 2016	20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX530 HS Compare	January 2015	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX520 HS	July 2014	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX510 HS Compare	August 2013	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Canon SX500 IS Compare	August 2012	16 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 1,600	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon PowerShot SX540 HS vs PowerShot SX530 HS vs PowerShot SX520 HS vs PowerShot SX510 HS vs PowerShot SX500 IS.

In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot SX520 HS.

Here we are comparing Canon PowerShot SX520 HS to its predecessor PowerShot SX510 HS and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot SX520 HS vs PowerShot SX510 HS.

In 2015 Canon PowerShot SX520 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and its successor.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon PowerShot SX520 HS vs PowerShot SX530 HS.

Fixed screen

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 461k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

USB Input and HDMI Output

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 210 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.6 fps.

Flash

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m.

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS has dimensions of 120 x 82 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.23 x 3.62"). It weighs 441 g (0.97 lb / 15.56 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

120 mm (4.72")

82 mm (3.23")

82 mm (3.23")

92 mm (3.62")