Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Pentax XG-1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Pentax XG-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax XG-1 ×
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS ×
General
ModelPentax XG-1Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberXG-1SX520 HS
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119120
Width (mm)9792
Height (mm)8982
Weight (g)567441
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX510 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)910
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (Stereo))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 15 elements in13 groups with 6 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,248.0024.00 - 1,008.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)5242
Aperture range (f)0.360.17 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)605
Macro focus range (cm)-0 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Single-AF, Multi-AF, Object Tracking , Face detection AF, Cont. AFContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 200K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 10000k)
  • 3000k
  • 3500
  • 5500
  • 7000
  • 9000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp (1900k
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent cwf
  • incandescent
  • manual wb
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot; Face detection supportedEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (Center); Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesFace Beautifier, Handheld Night, Screen Mode, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport,Night Portrait, LandscapeSCN: Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks; Creative Filters:Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync.+ red-eye
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 1.64 ft - 20 ft; Tele: approx. 3.9 ft - 12 ftAuto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 18 ft. (W), 4.3 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.5m (W), (1.3 - 3.0m (T))
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)15-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.63
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)910
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240210
Battery form factorProprietary LB-060Proprietary NB-6LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LB-060 Lithium-ion rechargeabe1 x Proprietary NB-6LH Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-DIGIC 4+ processor.



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