Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2014
- Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ505

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was released 4 years after the JZ500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS grades vs the JZ500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SX520 HS | JZ500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 51 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX520 HS
JZ500 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
SX520 HS | JZ500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the JZ500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and JZ500 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and JZ500.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 |
Also called | - | FinePix JZ505 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2010-06-16 |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical 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 format | 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 |
Price at release | $219 | $230 |