Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm F70EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and F70EXR (10MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was launched 5 years after the F70EXR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the F70EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F70EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm F70EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the F70EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and F70EXR is 69 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and F70EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX520 HS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.