Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000
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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2014
- Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix S4050

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was brought out 3 years after the S4000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS matches up against the S4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the FujiFilm S4000
SX520 HS | S4000 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX520 HS
S4000 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and FujiFilm S4000
SX520 HS | S4000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS and the S4000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and S4000 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and S4000.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S4050 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 pounds) | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $219 | $279 |