Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AV200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm AV200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 3 years later than the AV200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS scores against the AV200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AV200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AV200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV200 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS and the AV200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and AV200 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and AV200.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.