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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the JX350 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 3 years later than the JX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS scores versus the JX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm JX350

 SX520 HS JX350 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon SX520 HS

 JX350 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JX350

 SX520 HS JX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX350 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the JX350.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and JX350 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and JX350.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography details
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
55
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
33
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JX350
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX350
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX350
Also referred to as - FinePix JX355
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $219 $200