Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
SX520 HS | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm HS35EXR | SX520 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR
SX520 HS | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | |
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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 |