Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR 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
- Introduced July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- New Model is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm F770EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm F770EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm F770EXR
SX520 HS | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm F770EXR | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR
SX520 HS | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SX520 HS uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $219 | $480 |