Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX520 HS was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX520 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS provides physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent SX520 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.