Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300
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![Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS/Canon-SX520-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
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.
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX520 HS | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX520 HS
JX300 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JX300
SX520 HS | JX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and JX300 is 69 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX520-HS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JX305 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 pounds) | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 180 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $219 | $110 |