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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 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
  • Announced July 2014
  • Old Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JV150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm JV150 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS grades vs the Fujifilm JV150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm JV150

 SX520 HS Fujifilm JV150 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2010Fresher by 55 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm JV150 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JV150

 SX520 HS Fujifilm JV150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JV150 has sizing of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm JV150.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JV150 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JV150.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JV150
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (126g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JV150
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441g (0.97 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $0