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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SX520 HS JZ500 
RevealedJuly 2014June 2010More modern by 51 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SX520 HS

 JZ500 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SX520 HS JZ500 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ500
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
55
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
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