Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 7 months later than the Fujifilm S9400W and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX520 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W 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).

Check out the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 69 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.