Canon Canon PowerShot SX520 HS

The PowerShot SX520 HS digital camera incorporates a 42x Optical Zoom with Canon's Optical Image Stabilization, ideal for active families that want to take high-quality close-up shots of their children's soccer game or dance recitals.
Announced: 29/07/2014
Body Type
Body TypeCompact
Sensor
Max Resolution4608 x 3456
Image Ratio
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Megapixels16.0
Size1/2.3
TypeBSI-CMOS
ProcessorDIGIC 4+
Image
ISO Range100-3200
ISO Minimum100
ISO Maximum3,200
White Balance Presets5
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilisation
JPEG Quality Levels
  • Superfine
  • Fine
File FormatJPEG
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points9
Lens MountFixed
Focal length minimum (mm)24
Focal length maximum (mm)1,008
Optical zoom42
Screen / Viewfinder
Screen Size3.0
Screen Pixels461,000
Screen TypeTFT LCD
Live View
Features
Minimum shutter speed15 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/2000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Exposure Modes
Scene Modes
Flash Range (M)5.50
Flash Modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Slow Synchro
FPS2.0
Self-timer
Metering Modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Orientation Sensor
Video Features
Format
  • MP4
  • H.264
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Resolutions
  • 1080p @ 30fps
  • 720p @ 30fps
  • 480p @ 30fps
Storage
Storage Slot
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage Slot Amount1
Physical
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery ModelLithium-Ion NB-6LH
Battery Life (shots)210
Weight (grams)441
Dimensions120 x 82 x 92 mm
Connectivity
USB
HDMI