Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm S4200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS has exterior 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) while the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm S4200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.