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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Announced July 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX520 HS was unveiled 5 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX520 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX520 HS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 69 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $219 $300