Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the S1600 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the S1600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS vs the S1600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and S1600 is 69 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and S1600.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.