Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years later than the F300EXR and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the F300EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has outside 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 F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the F300EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and F300EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and F300EXR.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX520 HS will render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.