Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm JX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 3 years after the JX300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the JX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical measurements 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 JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS against the JX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and JX300 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and JX300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.