Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2014
- Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AX355

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the AX350 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was manufactured 3 years after the AX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX520 HS scores against the AX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm AX350
SX520 HS | AX350 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SX520 HS
AX350 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm AX350
SX520 HS | AX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS against the AX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and AX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and AX350.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix AX355 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 33-165mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 180 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $219 | $0 |