Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more recent SX520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.