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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 5 years later than the Fujifilm S2000HD and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm S2000HD for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX520 HS Fujifilm S2000HD 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2009More recent by 68 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm S2000HD SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD

 SX520 HS Fujifilm S2000HD 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2000HD has proportions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS and the Fujifilm S2000HD.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD is 69 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (414mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
30
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S2000HD
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix S2000HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-414mm (14.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0")
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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $219 $280