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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(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
FujiFilm JX300
(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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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX520 HS JX300 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX520 HS

 JX300 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX520 HS JX300 
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
31
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
55
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
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