Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 5 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.