Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4800

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 19 months later than the Fujifilm S4800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX520 HS grades against the Fujifilm S4800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external dimensions 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 S4800 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm S4800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS and the Fujifilm S4800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4800 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4800.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX520 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.