Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 19 months after the Fujifilm S8500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX520 HS scores against the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer 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 S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS against the Fujifilm S8500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX520 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.