Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8300

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 19 months after the Fujifilm S8300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX520 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer measurements 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 S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8300 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8300.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX520 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.