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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Revealed July 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX520 HS matches up against the Fujifilm SL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX520 HS Fujifilm SL240 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX520 HS Fujifilm SL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outside measurements 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 SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX520 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (510g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX520 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.97 lbs) 510 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $219 $280