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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX520 HS comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
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$89.99
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Compare with Canon EOS-1D Mark IICompare with Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCheck price on AmazonCanon PowerShot SX520 HS
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$299
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Compare with Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCompare with Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCheck price on AmazonCanon PowerShot SX510 HS
45
50 out of 110
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS wins
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
47
52 out of 110
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| ISO Range | 80 - 3200 | 100 - 3200 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Resolution
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 4/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 2/10
4
2
120
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS leads by 2 points
Max ISO Score
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 4/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 4/10
4
4
ISO 3200ISO 3200
Autofocus System
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 1/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 5/10
1
5
TRUE points9 points
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS leads by 4 points
Video Capabilities
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 7/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 5/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 5/10
5
5
42
Battery Life
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 2/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 2/10
2
2
250210
Viewfinder Quality
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 5/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 10/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 10/10
10
10
349441
Lens Ecosystem
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 1/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 1/10
1
1
0 lenses0 lenses
Value for Money
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 10/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 10/10
10
10
$89.99$299
Durability
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS: 1/10Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
1
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Tied Categories
9
Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS