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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Launched July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 4 years after the JZ300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX520 HS matches up against the JZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX520 HS JZ300 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2010More modern by 55 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX520 HS

 JZ300 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX520 HS JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS versus the JZ300.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and JZ300 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and JZ300.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
55
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called - FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $219 $180