Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and S200EXR (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 years later than the S200EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS matches up against the S200EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the FujiFilm S200EXR has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS vs the S200EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and S200EXR is 69 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and S200EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SX520 HS will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.