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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Launched July 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 2 years after the Fujifilm JZ100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX520 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX520 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX520 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
55
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (129g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 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 441 grams (0.97 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $190