Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon SX520 HS

69specifications compared
37differ
32identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Camera type
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:SLR Camera Kit
- SX520 HS:Bridge camera
Megapixel (approx.)
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:20.2 MP
- SX520 HS:16 MP
Maximum image resolution
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:5472 x 3648 pixels
- SX520 HS:4608 x 3456 pixels
Image stabilizer
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:No
- SX520 HS:Yes
Total megapixels
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:20.9 MP
- SX520 HS:16.8 MP
Image formats supported
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:JPG, Raw
- SX520 HS:JPG
Focal length range
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:18 - 135 mm
- SX520 HS:4.3 - 180.6 mm
Minimum aperture number
- 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:3.5
- SX520 HS:3.4

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Comparison of 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, SX520 HS
123 specifications	A Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM View product	B Canon SX520 HS View product
Picture quality7 differ
Camera typeDiffers	SLR Camera Kit	Bridge camera
Megapixel (approx.)Differs	20.2 MP	16 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	5472 x 3648 pixels	4608 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs	480 x 480, 640 x 480, 720 x 480, 1280 x 1280, 1696 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3648	3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 1832, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360, 4608 x 3072, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3456 x 3456, 2448 x 2448, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480
Image stabilizerDiffers	No	Yes
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	1:1, 3:2, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total megapixelsDiffers	20.9 MP	16.8 MP
Image sensor size (W x H)Known for one	22.5 x 15 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPG, Raw	JPG
Image sensor sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1/2.3"
Lens system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	18 - 135 mm	4.3 - 180.6 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers	3.5	3.4
Maximum aperture numberDiffers	22	6
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs	16/12	13/10
Lens typeKnown for one	Standard zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeKnown for one	67 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens mount interfaceKnown for one	Canon EF, Canon EF-S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeKnown for one	Bayonet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42x
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 mm
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1008 mm
Combined zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	168x
Focusing2 differ
Focus	TTL	TTL
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto/Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusing (AF) modesDiffers	Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus	Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) object detection	Face	Face
Auto Focus (AF) pointsKnown for one	19	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionDiffers	Auto	Auto, Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) lock	Yes	Yes
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 m
Exposure3 differ
ISO sensitivity (min)	100	100
ISO sensitivity (max)Differs	12800	3200
ISO sensitivityDiffers	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure controlKnown for one	Program AE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light exposure correctionDiffers	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock	Yes	Yes
Shutter2 differ
Fastest camera shutter speedDiffers	1/8000 s	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speedDiffers	30 s	15 s
Flash2 differ
Flash modesDiffers	Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction	Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure compensationKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash exposure correctionDiffers	±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)	±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lock	Yes	Yes
Flash guide numberKnown for one	12 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash recharging timeKnown for one	3 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash range (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 3 m
Flash range (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 - 5.5 m
Video2 differ
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Video resolutions	640 x 480,1280 x 720 pixels	640 x 480,1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rateDiffers	50 fps	30 fps
Video formats supportedDiffers	H.264, MOV	AVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640x480@30fps
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Voice recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supported	PCM	PCM
Audio systemKnown for one	stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	TFT
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	1040000 pixels	461000 pixels
Display aspect ratioKnown for one	3:2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Field of view	100%	100%
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Electronic	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one	0.95x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridge	Yes	Yes
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector type	Mini	Mini
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera5 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
Scene modesKnown for one	Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight, Landscape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shooting modesKnown for one	Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Scene, Shutter priority	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo effectsKnown for one	Black&White, Neutral	Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delay	2,10 s	2,10 s
Brightness adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera playbackKnown for one	Movie, Single image, Slide show	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi burst modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dioptre correctionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera file systemDiffers	DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21	DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Custom colourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Histogram	Yes	Yes
Playback zoom (max)	10x	10x
Tripod mounting supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image processorDiffers	DIGIC 5+	DIGIC 4+
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion	Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pr
Languages supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltageKnown for one	7.2 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (CIPA standard)Differs	920 shots	210 shots
Battery capacityKnown for one	1800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	LP-E6	NB-6LH
Number of batteries supported	1	1
Battery level indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 85%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	139 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	78.5 mm	91.9 mm
HeightDiffers	104.3 mm	81.7 mm
WeightKnown for one	755 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (including battery)Differs	755 g	441 g
Packaging contentidentical
Hand strapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Battery charger includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ImageBrowser EX, CameraWindow, PhotoStitch
Other features1 differ
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Power source typeDiffers	Battery	Battery, USB

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