• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1248.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax XG-1 advantages over Canon SX520 HS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,248 mm vs 1,008 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon SX520 HS advantages over Pentax XG-1

  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Pentax XG-1
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen
Canon SX520 HS
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Pentax XG-1
Samsung WB2200F
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB2200F
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Canon SX530 HS

Pentax XG-1
Canon SX530 HS
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX530 HS
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Pentax XG-1
Canon SX540 HS
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX540 HS
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
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