Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX550, 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 JX550 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm JX550 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS against the Fujifilm JX550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.