Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 5 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX520 HS scores vs the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm J30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS against the Fujifilm J30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm J30.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.