Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 4 years later than the S2800HD and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX520 HS scores against the S2800HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS versus the S2800HD.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and S2800HD is 69 and 75 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and S2800HD.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX520 HS to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.