Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S9200

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 7 months later than the Fujifilm S9200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm S9200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S9200 is 69 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.