Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX370
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
- Announced July 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX520 HS was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm JX370 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX520 HS grades vs the Fujifilm JX370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm JX370
SX520 HS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm JX370 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX370
SX520 HS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX370 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm JX370.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX370 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX370.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 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 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1800 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | 190 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $219 | $159 |