Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was launched 5 years after the Fujifilm F200EXR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm F200EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm F200EXR has proportions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 69 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX520 HS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.