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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Introduced July 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm F800EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2012Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm F800EXR SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
45
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
55
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix F800EXR
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