Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched July 2012
- Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The SX520 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F800EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm F800EXR
SX520 HS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm F800EXR | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR
SX520 HS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has got outer 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 F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 69 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SX520 HS has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2012-07-25 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441 gr (0.97 lb) | 232 gr (0.51 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 rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 143 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $219 | $330 |