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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(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
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm F600 EXR which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2011More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX520 HS includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer SX520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography advice
55
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441g (0.97 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 153
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $230