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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was announced 19 months later than the Fujifilm HS35EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SX520 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SX520 HS Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS features outer dimensions 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 HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The younger SX520 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
46
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (600 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
great battery power (600 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (600 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (687g)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal 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 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lbs) 687 gr (1.51 lbs)
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 All around 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 photographs 600 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $219 $380