Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.