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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is very close but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX520 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX520 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The younger SX520 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
47
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
45
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
55
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441g (0.97 lb) 687g (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $219 $430