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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 4 years later than the S2500HD and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the S2500HD when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX520 HS S2500HD 
IntroducedJuly 2014July 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX520 HS

 S2500HD SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX520 HS S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS features outside 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 S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the S2500HD.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and S2500HD is 69 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and S2500HD.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography information
55
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 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
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 gr (0.97 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $219 $200